icd-10-cm code for bilateral sensorineural deafness due to bacterial meningitis

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Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
H90. 3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H90. 3 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral sensorineural hearing?

ICD-10 code: H90. 3 Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral.

What is ICD-10 code for sensorineural hearing loss?

ICD-10 code H90. 3 for Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process .

What is the CPT code for sensorineural hearing loss?

For example, asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss is reported using H90. 3 (sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral).

What is the ICD-10-CM code for meningitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Meningitis, unspecified G03. 9.

What is a bilateral hearing loss?

Bilateral hearing loss simply means that both ears are affected. Bilateral hearing loss usually occurs gradually over time. But in some (rare) cases, it can come on suddenly.

What is unspecified sensorineural hearing loss?

Having sensorineural hearing loss means there is damage either to the tiny hair cells in your inner ear (known as stereocilia), or to the nerve pathways that lead from your inner ear to the brain. It normally affects both ears. Once you develop sensorineural hearing loss, you have it for the rest of your life.

Is CPT 92604 a bilateral code?

4. CPT codes 92601-92604, when billing this code range, if bilateral analysis, fitting, and adjustments of bilateral cochlear implants, CMS recommends that a -22 modifier (unusual procedural service) be added to the applicable code.

What is the difference between CPT code 92551 and 92552?

The difference between 92551 and 92552 is slight, but very important when doing medical billing. 92552 changes both intensity and frequency while 92551 only changes frequency while the intensity stays the same. Billing for the medical code 92552 when a 92551 was performed is fraudulent whether you realize it or not.

What is procedure code 92587?

92587: Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions, limited evaluation (to confirm the presence or absence of hearing disorder, 3–6 frequencies) or transient evoked otoacoustic emissions, with interpretation and report.

What is bacterial meningitis?

Bacterial meningitis is a serious and life threatening form of meningitis that occurs due to a bacterial infection. Meningitis affects the meninges, which are membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The meninges work with the cerebrospinal fluid to protect the central nervous system (CNS).

What is the ICD-10 code for History of meningitis?

G03. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the diagnosis for ICD-10 code r50 9?

9: Fever, unspecified.