Other disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H94) ICD-10-CM
The H94 code range covers other disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H94 Range 11 codes · 8 billable
- H94 Other disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H94.0 Acoustic neuritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H94.00 Acoustic neuritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
- H94.01 Acoustic neuritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, right ear
- H94.02 Acoustic neuritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
- H94.03 Acoustic neuritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
- H94.8 Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhereNon-billable
- H94.80 Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
- H94.81 Other specified disorders of right ear in diseases classified elsewhere
- H94.82 Other specified disorders of left ear in diseases classified elsewhere
- H94.83 Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
About the H94 Code Range
The ICD-10 code H94 covers other ear disorders linked to diseases classified elsewhere, with specific codes addressing acoustic neuritis and other specified ear conditions based on the affected ear side.
This category is used to code ear problems that occur as part of other illnesses, rather than primary ear diseases. For example, H94.0 and its subcodes (H94.00, H94.01, H94.02, H94.03) specifically identify acoustic neuritis—an inflammation of the acoustic nerve—when caused by infections or parasitic diseases. These subcodes clarify if the condition affects the right ear, left ear, both ears, or is unspecified. The terms “acoustic neuritis due to infectious disease” or simply “acoustic neuritis” can help medical coders associate these symptoms directly with the ICD-10 code H94.0 series. Additionally, there are codes like H94.8 and its subcodes for other specified ear disorders related to systemic diseases, allowing precise documentation when the exact ear condition differs from acoustic neuritis but is still secondary to another underlying disease.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H94 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H94 range classify?
The range classifies other disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
