2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H93.293Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H90-H94›H93

ICD-10-CM H93.293
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H93.293 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other abnormal auditory perceptions, 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. Coders also document this condition as bilateral sensation of blocked ears. 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
H93.293
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Short Description
Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H93.29
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 CodeH93.293Other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral sensation of blocked ears
  • Finding of sensation of ear canal
  • Sensation of blocked ear
  • Sensation of blocked left ear
  • Sensation of blocked 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 H93.293 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
388.40 Abn auditory percept NOS
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 H93.293Overview

Is H93.293 (Other abnormal auditory perceptions) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does H93.293 group to?

When other abnormal auditory perceptions, 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 H93.293?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 388.40 (abn auditory percept NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.