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H90

Non-billable

Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

H90-H94

Child Codes

10

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (10)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for conductive and sensorineural hearing loss?

The ICD-10-CM code for conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is H90. The full clinical description is "Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss". H90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code H90 mean?

ICD-10-CM code H90 represents “Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is H90 a billable code?

No, H90 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under H90.

What chapter is H90 in?

H90 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).

What codes cannot be used with H90?

H90 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: deaf nonspeaking NEC (H91.3); deafness NOS (H91.9-); hearing loss NOS (H91.9-); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under H90?

H90 has 10 child codes, including: H90.0 (Conductive hearing loss, bilateral), H90.1 (Conductive hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side), H90.2 (Conductive hearing loss, unspecified), H90.3 (Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for H90?

H90 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494560. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does H90 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like conductive and sensorineural hearing loss affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H90?

H90 maps to the ICD-11 code: AB51.Z (Acquired hearing impairment, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.