Find information on hearing screening diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes, CPT codes, clinical documentation requirements, and healthcare reimbursement guidelines. Learn about hearing test procedures, audiometry, and early detection of hearing loss for infants, children, and adults. Explore resources for hearing screening programs, preventative care, and audiology best practices. This comprehensive guide covers essential information for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking to understand hearing screening diagnosis.
Also known as
Encounter for hearing screening
Routine hearing examination to detect potential hearing problems.
Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Covers various types of hearing loss diagnosed after screening.
Other hearing loss
Includes other specified and unspecified hearing disorders.
Exam of ears and hearing
Encompasses routine ear and hearing checkups.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hearing screening for newborn?
Yes
Code Z13.81, Encounter for newborn hearing screening
No
Is screening part of a routine exam?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Hearing Screening |
Conductive Hearing Loss |
Sensorineural Hearing Loss |
Separate coding of components included in a comprehensive hearing screening can lead to overbilling.
Using unspecified hearing loss codes when more specific diagnoses are available leads to inaccurate data.
Coding for hearing screenings without proper documentation supporting medical necessity can cause claim denial.
Hearing screening performed on [Date] for [Patient Name], [Date of Birth], [Medical Record Number]. Patient presented for [reason for visit; e.g., well-child check, annual physical, concerns about hearing loss]. Otoscopic examination revealed [describe tympanic membrane appearance; e.g., normal bilateral tympanic membranes, erythematous right tympanic membrane, presence of cerumen]. Hearing acuity assessed using [method of screening; e.g., pure-tone audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, behavioral audiometry]. Results indicated [screening results; e.g., pass bilateral, refer right ear, refer bilateral]. If referred, recommendations for follow-up audiological evaluation provided. Patient andor guardian counseled on findings and next steps. Diagnosis: Hearing screening [specify laterality and result; e.g., bilateral pass, right ear refer, bilateral refer]. ICD-10 code: Z01.10 (Encounter for hearing examination following failed hearing screening) or Z01.11 (Encounter for hearing examination following passed hearing screening) as applicable. CPT codes may include 92551 (Pure tone audiometry air only) or 92587 (Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition) depending on the complexity of testing, if billable. Differential diagnoses considered, if applicable, may include conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, or mixed hearing loss. Plan: [Outline plan; e.g., return for well child check in 6 months, referral to audiology for complete evaluation, return to clinic if symptoms worsen].