Other specified hearing loss, bilateral

This code signifies a type of hearing impairment affecting both ears that doesn't fit into more specific categories of hearing loss (e.g., conductive, sensorineural, mixed, sudden, noise-induced, or unspecified). It indicates a diagnosed hearing deficit in both ears with a known cause or characteristic that is not explicitly defined by other ICD-10-CM codes.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with bilateral hearing loss that has been clinically identified as "other specified." Documentation should clearly state the bilateral nature of the hearing loss and provide a specific, yet uncategorized, etiology or characteristic (e.g., "bilateral hearing loss due to ototoxic medication, not otherwise specified," or "bilateral progressive hearing loss of unknown but specified origin").

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "bilateral" and provides a specific, yet non-classifiable, type of hearing loss.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific code for the type of hearing loss (e.g., H90.3 for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss) can be assigned.
• Always review the entire H90 and H91 categories to confirm no more precise code exists before assigning this "other specified" option.