2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H91.3Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H90-H94›H91

ICD-10-CM H91.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H91.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified. 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. Coders also document this condition as acquired deaf mutism. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Hearing loss.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H91.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H91
Other and unspecified hearing loss

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH90-H94Other disorders of ear
CategoryH91Other and unspecified hearing loss
This CodeH91.3Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired deaf mutism
  • Congenital deaf mutism
  • Deaf mutism
  • Deafmutism-retinal degeneration syndrome

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.

    • Deaf nonspeaking NEC
    • Deafmutism(acquired) (congenital) NEC
    • Deafness(acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial)
      • nonspeaking
    • Mutism
      • deaf (acquired) (congenital) NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

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

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

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Convert H91.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
389.7 Deaf, nonspeaking NEC
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 H91.3Overview

Is H91.3 (Other and unspecified hearing loss) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H91.3 group to?

When deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified 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 H91.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 389.7 (deaf, nonspeaking NEC). The mapping is a direct match.

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.