AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM NEW/REVISED CODES
Hearing Loss
The following codes have been created to report bilateral hearing loss that is a different type for each ear: H90.A11 Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side H90.A12 Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side H90.A21 Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with restricted hearing on the contralateral side H90.A22 Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with restricted hearing on the contralateral side H90.A31 Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right...
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Article Overview
This premium article explains how hearing loss is categorized and why laterality matters in diagnosis reporting. It is aimed at coders, auditors, and clinicians working with audiology and ear-related documentation. The article also includes a short scenario about a routine hearing evaluation and the related diagnosis assignment context, along with general discussion of different hearing-loss types and their causes.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate hearing-loss reporting depends on distinguishing the type of loss and the ear affected, especially when the condition differs between ears. This article helps readers recognize the scope of the diagnosis concepts involved and understand the coding context for an audiology encounter.
Article Sections
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Hearing loss code creation and categories
Introduces newly created diagnosis codes related to bilateral hearing loss patterns and outlines the main hearing-loss categories discussed in the article.
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Types and causes of hearing loss
Reviews the broad clinical distinctions among hearing-loss types and summarizes common causes and general treatment approaches.
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Clinical scenario and diagnosis assignment
Presents a brief audiology visit scenario and discusses the encounter-level diagnosis reporting context for that visit.
What You Will Learn
- How hearing-loss categories are differentiated at a high level
- Why laterality is relevant in hearing-loss diagnosis reporting
- What general clinical scenarios may accompany audiology evaluations
- How an ear-and-hearing examination encounter is discussed in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Audiology practices
- ENT and hearing-care staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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