Hearing Loss ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Hearing Loss?

To ensure precise documentation and diagnosis of Hearing Loss, understanding the relevant Hearing Loss ICD codes is crucial. Here are several of the primary codes:

• H90.0: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
• H90.1: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral
• H90.2: Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
• H90.3: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
• H90.4: Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral
• H90.5: Sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified
• H90.6: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
• H90.7: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral
• H90.8: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified

These Hearing Loss ICD codes are essential for accurate patient record documentation and efficient billing processes.

Which Hearing Loss ICD Codes Are Billable?

• H90.0: Yes, for bilateral conductive hearing loss.
• H90.1: Yes, related to unilateral conductive hearing loss.
• H90.2: Yes, for unspecified conductive hearing loss.
• H90.3: Yes, specific to bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
• H90.4: Yes, for unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
• H90.5: Yes, concerning unspecified sensorineural hearing loss.
• H90.6: Yes, addressing bilateral mixed hearing loss.
• H90.7: Yes, for unilateral mixed hearing loss.
• H90.8: Yes, for unspecified mixed hearing loss.

Clinical Information

Hearing loss, or impairment, denotes a partial or total inability to hear. Here are the core clinical facets:

• Types: Conductive (due to outer or middle ear issues), Sensorineural (due to inner ear issues), and Mixed (a combination of both).
• Causes: Aging, loud noise exposure, infections, genetics, birth complications, medications, or trauma.
• Diagnosis: Usually involves audiometry tests to gauge the intensity and tone of sounds.
• Treatments: These can range from hearing aids, cochlear implants, surgeries, to therapies, depending on the loss type and cause.

Synonyms Include:

• Auditory impairment
• Deafness
• Acoustic loss
• Auditory dysfunction
• Earshot reduction