2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) 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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H93.293: its own notes plus those printed at H93.2 and Chapter 8. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From H93.2 Other abnormal auditory perceptions applies to 21 codes
  • auditory hallucinations (R44.0)
From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the ear condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the ear condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H93.293, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming H93.293: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • H90.5 Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
    abnormal auditory perception (H93.2-) names H93.2-, which includes this code
  • H91 Other and unspecified hearing loss
    abnormal auditory perception (H93.2-) names H93.2-, which includes this code

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

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 H93.293 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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H93.293Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for other abnormal auditory perceptions, bilateral is H93.293 (sometimes written as H93293). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

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, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

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 156, 155, 154, with relative weights from 0.6656 to 1.5916 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.