2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H90.3Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H90-H94›H90

ICD-10-CM H90.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H90.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Hearing loss.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H90.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Short Description
Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H90
Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH90-H94Other disorders of ear
CategoryH90Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
This CodeH90.3Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral central hearing loss
  • Bilateral hearing loss
  • Bilateral neural hearing loss
  • Bilateral sensory hearing loss
  • Central hearing loss
  • Disorder of bilateral acoustic nerves
  • Globodontia
  • High frequency sensorineural hearing loss
  • High frequency sensorineural hearing loss in left ear
  • High frequency sensorineural hearing loss in right ear
  • High frequency sensorineural hearing loss of bilateral ears
  • Macrodontia
  • Neural hearing loss
  • Neural hearing loss of left ear
  • Neural hearing loss of right ear
  • Otodental syndrome
  • Sensorineural hearing loss in left ear
  • Sensorineural hearing loss in right ear
  • Sensorineural hearing loss of bilateral ears
  • Sensorineural hearing loss of left ear
  • Sensorineural hearing loss of right ear
  • Sensory hearing loss

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Deafness(acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial)
      • sensorineural
        • bilateral
    • Loss(of)
      • hearing
        • sensorineural NOS
          • bilateral

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR004
Hearing loss
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Central Hearing Loss

    hearing loss resulting from disorders of the central nervous system auditory pathways.

  • Sensory Hearing Loss

    hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea in the inner ear.

Patient EducationClinical

Hearing Disorders and Deafness

It's frustrating to be unable to hear well enough to enjoy talking with friends or family. Hearing disorders make it hard, but not impossible, to hear. They can often be helped. Deafness can keep you from hearing sound at all.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert H90.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
389.11 Sensry hearng loss,bilat
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
389.12 Neural hearng loss,bilat
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
389.14 Central hearing loss
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
389.18 Sensonrl hear loss,bilat
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H90.3Overview

Is H90.3 (Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H90.3 group to?

When sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 154, 155, 156, with relative weights from 0.6911 to 1.5635 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H90.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 389.11 (sensry hearng loss,bilat), 389.12 (neural hearng loss,bilat), and 389.14 (central hearing loss). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.