H90.4
Non-billableSensorineural hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side
Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(9)
H90.0Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
H90.1Conductive hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side
H90.2Conductive hearing loss, unspecified
H90.3Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
H90.5Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
H90.6Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
H90.7Mixed cndct/snrl hear loss, uni w unrestr hear cntra side
H90.8Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified
H90.ACndct/snrl hearing loss with restricted hear cntra side
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sensorineural hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side?
The ICD-10-CM code for sensorineural hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side is H90.4. The full clinical description is "Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side". H90.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H90.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H90.4 represents “Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side”. 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 H90.4 a billable code?
No, H90.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under H90.4.
What chapter is H90.4 in?
H90.4 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (codes H60-H95).
What codes cannot be used with H90.4?
H90.4 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 H90.4?
H90.4 has 2 child codes, including: H90.41 (Snsrnrl hear loss, uni, right ear, w unrestr hear cntra side), H90.42 (Snsrnrl hear loss, uni, left ear, w unrestr hear cntra side).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H90.4?
H90.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452139. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H90.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sensorineural hear loss, uni w unrestricted hear cntra side 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 H90.4?
H90.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: AB51.1 (Acquired sensorineural hearing loss).
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