Find comprehensive information on hearing deficit, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), audiometry testing, and hearing loss treatments. Learn about the different types of hearing deficits, such as conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. This resource provides valuable information for healthcare professionals, including physicians, audiologists, and coding specialists, seeking accurate and up-to-date details on diagnosing and managing hearing deficits in patients. Explore causes, symptoms, and best practices for documenting hearing impairments in medical records.
Also known as
Hearing loss
Covers conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified.
Other diseases of inner ear
Includes conditions like Meniere's disease impacting hearing.
Diseases of ear and mastoid process
Includes ear infections and other disorders that may cause hearing deficits.
Dizziness and giddiness
Vertigo and related conditions sometimes associated with hearing issues.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is hearing loss in one ear?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Hearing loss, any type/degree |
| Conductive hearing loss |
| Sensorineural hearing loss |
Incorrect coding for right, left, or bilateral hearing deficit (H90.3, H90.4, H90.5) impacting reimbursement and data accuracy.
Miscoding conductive (H90.2) vs sensorineural (H90.1) hearing loss leading to inaccurate severity reflection and treatment plans.
Using unspecified codes (H90.9, H91.9) when more specific diagnoses are available, hindering data analysis and quality reporting.
Patient presents with complaints of hearing loss, difficulty hearing in noisy environments, andor tinnitus. Onset of hearing impairment may be gradual or sudden. Audiological evaluation reveals hearing deficit confirmed by pure-tone audiometry, demonstrating thresholds exceeding normal limits. Type of hearing loss may be conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. Degree of hearing loss categorized as mild, moderate, severe, or profound. Etiology of hearing deficit may be attributed to age-related hearing loss (presbycusis), noise-induced hearing loss, genetic factors, ototoxic medications, prior ear infections, Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma, or other underlying medical conditions. Patient's medical history, family history, and current medications reviewed. Otoscopic examination findings documented. Treatment plan may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, cochlear implants, auditory rehabilitation, referral to otolaryngology, or further diagnostic testing such as auditory brainstem response (ABR) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the internal auditory canal. Patient education provided regarding hearing loss management and communication strategies. Follow-up scheduled for audiological reassessment and monitoring of hearing status. ICD-10 codes such as H90.x and H91.x considered for diagnostic coding and medical billing purposes. CPT codes for audiological testing and procedures documented for reimbursement.