2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H91.92

Unspecified hearing loss, left ear

ICD-10-CM Code:
H91.92
ICD-10 Code for:
Unspecified hearing loss, left ear
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
    (H60–H95)
    • Other disorders of ear
      (H90-H94)
      • Other and unspecified hearing loss
        (H91)

H91.92 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified hearing loss, left ear. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like H91.92 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Deafness of left ear
  • Hearing loss in left ear
  • Hearing loss of left ear

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Correction of Hearing Impairment

    procedures for correcting hearing disorders.
  • Deafness

    a general term for the complete loss of the ability to hear from both ears.
  • Hearing Loss

    a general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears.
  • Hearing Loss, Bilateral

    partial hearing loss in both ears.
  • Hearing Loss, Central

    hearing loss due to disease of the auditory pathways (in the central nervous system) which originate in the cochlear nuclei of the pons and then ascend bilaterally to the midbrain, the thalamus, and then the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe. bilateral lesions of the auditory pathways are usually required to cause central hearing loss. cortical deafness refers to loss of hearing due to bilateral auditory cortex lesions. unilateral brain stem lesions involving the cochlear nuclei may result in unilateral hearing loss.
  • Hearing Loss, Conductive

    hearing loss due to interference with the mechanical reception or amplification of sound to the cochlea. the interference is in the outer or middle ear involving the ear canal; tympanic membrane; or ear ossicles.
  • Hearing Loss, Functional

    hearing loss without a physical basis. often observed in patients with psychological or behavioral disorders.
  • Hearing Loss, High-Frequency

    hearing loss in frequencies above 1000 hertz.
  • Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural

    hearing loss due to damage or impairment of both the conductive elements (hearing loss, conductive) and the sensorineural elements (hearing loss, sensorineural) of the ear.
  • Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced

    hearing loss due to exposure to explosive loud noise or chronic exposure to sound level greater than 85 db. the hearing loss is often in the frequency range 4000-6000 hertz.
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural

    hearing loss resulting from damage to the cochlea and the sensorineural elements which lie internally beyond the oval and round windows. these elements include the auditory nerve and its connections in the brainstem.
  • Hearing Loss, Sudden

    sensorineural hearing loss which develops suddenly over a period of hours or a few days. it varies in severity from mild to total deafness. sudden deafness can be due to head trauma, vascular diseases, infections, or can appear without obvious cause or warning.
  • Hearing Loss, Unilateral

    partial or complete hearing loss in one ear.
  • Retrocochlear Diseases

    pathological processes involving the vestibulocochlear nerve; brainstem; or central nervous system. when hearing loss is due to retrocochlear pathology, it is called retrocochlear hearing loss.
  • Hearing Disorders

    conditions that impair the transmission of auditory impulses and information from the level of the ear to the temporal cortices, including the sensorineural pathways.
  • Central Hearing Loss

    hearing loss resulting from disorders of the central nervous system auditory pathways.
  • Complete Deafness|Total Deafness|Total Hearing Loss

    total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears.
  • Complete Neonatal Hearing Loss

    complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds present in an infant within its first month after birth.
  • Conductive Hearing Loss|Conductive Deafness

    hearing loss caused by impaired transmission of signals from the external auditory canal or middle ear to the cochlea.
  • DLX5 wt Allele|Distal-Less Homeo Box 5 Gene|Distal-Less Homeobox 5 wt Allele|SHFM1D|Split Hand/Foot Malformation Type 1 With Sensorineural Hearing Loss Gene

    human dlx5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q21.3 and is approximately 5 kb in length. this allele, which encodes homeobox protein dlx-5, plays a role in transcriptional activation that is essential for osteoblast differentiation. mutation of the gene is associated with split-hand/foot malformation 1 with sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Functional Hearing Loss

    hearing loss in the absence of auditory system pathology.
  • Have Problems with Hearing Loss that Make Me Angry|I have problems with my hearing that make me angry

    a question about whether an individual has or had problems with their hearing that makes them angry.
  • Hearing Loss

    a partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears. it is classified as conductive, sensory, or central.
  • Hearing Loss Makes Me Angry|Does your hearing make you angry

    a question about whether an individual's hearing loss makes them angry.
  • Hearing Loss Makes Me Feel Different from Everyone Else|Do you feel different from others because of your hearing|Does your hearing loss make you feel different from everyone else

    a question about whether an individual's hearing loss makes them feel different from everyone else.
  • Hearing Loss Makes Me Feel Different from Other Teens|My hearing loss makes me feel different from other teens

    a question about whether an individual's hearing loss makes them feel different from other teens.
  • Hearing Loss Makes Me Nervous|Does your hearing cause you to be nervous|My hearing loss makes me nervous

    a question about whether an individual's hearing loss makes them nervous.
  • High Frequency Hearing Loss|High Frequency Deafness

    a condition in which a person loses the ability to hear high frequency sounds. it is typically associated with impairment of the inner ear.
  • Low Frequency Hearing Loss|Low Frequency Deafness

    sensorineural hearing loss in which a person loses the ability to hear sounds in low frequency.
  • Macrothrombocytopenia and Granulocyte Inclusions with or without Nephritis or Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutation(s) of the myh9 gene, encoding myosin-9. clinical features include thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and characteristic inclusions in peripheral blood leukocytes, and may be associated with other organ dysfunction. it comprises the epstein syndrome, fechtner syndrome, may-hegglin anomaly, and sebastian syndrome-- all of which were previously believed to be distinct entities.
  • Mixed Hearing Loss|Mixed Conductive and Sensorineural Deafness|Mixed Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    hearing loss characterized by a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. it is caused by problems in both the inner ear and middle or outer ear.
  • Neonatal Hearing Loss

    partial or complete loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds present in an infant within its first month after birth.
  • Noise Induced Hearing Loss|NIHL|Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

    a condition in which a person loses the ability to hear due to exposure to high intensity sound.
  • Partial Hearing Loss

    a condition in which a person partially loses the ability to hear sounds in one or both ears.
  • Partial Neonatal Hearing Loss|Partial Neonatal Hearing loss

    partial loss of the ability to detect or understand sounds present in an infant within its first month after birth.
  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss|SNHL|Sensorineural Deafness

    hearing loss resulting from damage to the cochlea, auditory nerve and/or brainstem.
  • Sensory Hearing Loss

    hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea in the inner ear.
  • Worry About Hearing Loss Getting Worse|Do you worry about your hearing loss getting worse|I worry about my hearing loss getting worse

    a question about whether an individual worries about their hearing loss getting worse.

Convert H91.92 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 389.9 - Hearing loss NOS
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


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.

What causes hearing loss? Some possibilities are:

  • Heredity
  • Diseases such as ear infections and meningitis
  • Trauma
  • Certain medicines
  • Long-term exposure to loud noise
  • Aging

There are two main types of hearing loss. One happens when your inner ear or auditory nerve is damaged. This type is usually permanent. The other kind happens when sound waves cannot reach your inner ear. Earwax buildup, fluid, or a punctured eardrum can cause it. Treatment or surgery can often reverse this kind of hearing loss.

Untreated, hearing problems can get worse. If you have trouble hearing, you can get help. Possible treatments include hearing aids, cochlear implants, special training, certain medicines, and surgery.

NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders


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Nonsyndromic hearing loss

Nonsyndromic hearing loss is a partial or total loss of hearing that is not associated with other signs and symptoms. In contrast, syndromic hearing loss occurs with signs and symptoms affecting other parts of the body.

Nonsyndromic hearing loss can be classified in several different ways. One common way is by the condition's pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant (DFNA), autosomal recessive (DFNB), X-linked (DFNX), or mitochondrial (which does not have a special designation). Each of these types of hearing loss includes multiple subtypes. DFNA, DFNB, and DFNX subtypes are numbered in the order in which they were first described. For example, DFNA1 was the first type of autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss to be identified.

The characteristics of nonsyndromic hearing loss vary among the different types. Hearing loss can affect one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral). Degrees of hearing loss range from mild (difficulty understanding soft speech) to profound (inability to hear even very loud noises). The term "deafness" is often used to describe severe-to-profound hearing loss. Hearing loss can be stable, or it may be progressive, becoming more severe as a person gets older. Particular types of nonsyndromic hearing loss show distinctive patterns of hearing loss. For example, the loss may be more pronounced at high, middle, or low tones.

Most forms of nonsyndromic hearing loss are described as sensorineural, which means they are associated with a permanent loss of hearing caused by damage to structures in the inner ear. The inner ear processes sound and sends the information to the brain in the form of electrical nerve impulses. Less commonly, nonsyndromic hearing loss is described as conductive, meaning it results from changes in the middle ear. The middle ear contains three tiny bones that help transfer sound from the eardrum to the inner ear. Some forms of nonsyndromic hearing loss, particularly a type called DFNX2, involve changes in both the inner ear and the middle ear. This combination is called mixed hearing loss.

Depending on the type, nonsyndromic hearing loss can become apparent at any time from infancy to old age. Hearing loss that is present before a child learns to speak is classified as prelingual or congenital. Hearing loss that occurs after the development of speech is classified as postlingual.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

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.