Unspecified hearing loss, right ear

This code signifies a diagnosis of hearing impairment in the right ear where the specific type, cause, or severity of the hearing loss has not been determined. It indicates a general deficit in auditory perception affecting the right side.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states hearing loss in the right ear, but further details regarding its nature (e.g., conductive, sensorineural, mixed) are absent or inconclusive. It is typically used for initial encounters or when a more specific diagnosis cannot yet be established.

• Avoid using this code if the type of hearing loss (e.g., conductive, sensorineural) is documented; instead, use a more specific code from the H90 series.
• Ensure the laterality (right ear) is explicitly stated in the medical record to support this specific code.
• Query the provider for more specific details about the hearing loss if possible, to allow for more precise coding.