icd 10 code for difficulty hearing right ear

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What is the diagnosis code for hearing loss?

Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral. H91.93 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 H91.93 became effective on October 1, 2021.

Is my hearing loss serious enough for hearing aids?

It's a misconception that mild hearing loss isn't serious enough for hearing aids. In Audiology, the term "mild" is only used in comparison to not being able to hear at all. And because hearing loss occurs gradually — sometimes over decades — you may not even realize how bad it is.

What is the ICD 9 code for impaired hearing?

Short description: HEARING LOSS NOS. ICD-9-CM 389.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 389.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).

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The ICD code H91 is used to code Hearing loss

Hearing loss, also known as hearing impairment, or anacusis, is a partial or total inability to hear. An affected person may be described as hard of hearing. A deaf person has little to no hearing. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H91.91 and a single ICD9 code, 389.9 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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