2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H93.25Central auditory processing disorder

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H90-H94›H93

ICD-10-CM H93.25
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H93.25 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for central auditory processing disorder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as acquired auditory processing disorder. 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
H93.25
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Central auditory processing disorder
Short Description
Central auditory processing disorder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H93.2
Other abnormal auditory perceptions

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH90-H94Other disorders of ear
CategoryH93Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified
This CodeH93.25Central auditory processing disorder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired auditory processing disorder
  • Auditory processing disorder
  • Central auditory processing disorder
  • Congenital auditory imperception

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital auditory imperception
  • Word deafness

Type 1 Excludes

  • mixed receptive-expressive language disorder F80.2

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.

    • Central auditory processing disorder
    • Deafness(acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial)
      • word (developmental)
    • Disorder(of)
      • auditory processing (central)
    • Disorder(of)
      • central auditory processing
    • Imperception auditory(acquired)
      • congenital
    • Word
      • deafness (congenital) (developmental)

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Central Auditory Processing Disorder

    a disorder characterized by impairment of the auditory processing, resulting in deficiencies in the recognition and interpretation of sounds by the brain. causes include brain maturation delays and brain traumas or tumors.

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.

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Convert H93.25 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
315.32 Recp-expres language dis
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 H93.25Overview

Is H93.25 (Other abnormal auditory perceptions) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H93.25?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, central auditory processing disorder converts to ICD-9-CM 315.32 (recp-expres language dis). 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.