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ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Hearing(H90.3, H90.0, H90.2)

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Explore ICD-10 codes for decreased hearing, including bilateral sensorineural and sudden idiopathic hearing loss. Learn documentation requirements and coding tips.

Also known as:
Hearing LossHearing Impairment
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Decreased Hearing

H60-H95Primary Range

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
H90.3Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss
H91.21Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, bilateral
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
H90.3Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateralH90.6
Other specified hearing loss, right earH91.8X

Use when laterality is confirmed and specific type is not sudden.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Decreased Hearing.

Failure to document laterality in hearing loss.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always document which ear(s) are affected., Use specific codes for unilateral or bilateral loss.

Using unspecified codes like H91.90 when specific details are available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audit failure., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure audiometric and clinical details are documented to use specific codes.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used when specific details are available.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough documentation of audiometric results and clinical findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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