2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H93.211Auditory recruitment, right ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H90-H94›H93

ICD-10-CM H93.211
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H93.211 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for auditory recruitment, right ear. 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 Other specified and unspecified disorders of the ear.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H93.211
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Auditory recruitment, right ear
Short Description
Auditory recruitment, right ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H93.21
Auditory recruitment

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH90-H94Other disorders of ear
CategoryH93Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified
This CodeH93.211Auditory recruitment, right ear

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR EAR006
Other specified and unspecified disorders of the ear
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert H93.211 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
388.44 Auditory recruitment
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 H93.211Overview

Is H93.211 (Auditory recruitment) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report auditory recruitment, right ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H93.211 group to?

When auditory recruitment, right ear 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 H93.211?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, auditory recruitment, right ear converts to ICD-9-CM 388.44 (auditory recruitment). 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.