AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Sensorineural Hearing Loss with Conductive Hearing Loss
A patient presents for an audiogram and is found to have bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss, as well as left-sided conductive hearing loss. What is the appropriate diagnosis code assignment for this patient? ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article is about ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding for a hearing-loss presentation involving mixed findings across both ears. It is intended for coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the topic covered and the general type of coding guidance discussed.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate diagnosis code selection for hearing-loss cases affects documentation alignment, claim accuracy, and data reporting in audiology-related encounters.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a hearing-loss coding scenario
- What general diagnosis coding topic the article addresses
- Which code set the article uses for the example guidance
- How mixed hearing-loss presentations are discussed at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Audiology billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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