Hyperacusis, right ear

This code signifies an abnormal and heightened sensitivity to ordinary environmental sounds, perceived as excessively loud or painful, specifically affecting the patient's right ear. It represents a reduced tolerance to sound levels that would not typically bother most individuals.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of hyperacusis localized to the right ear. Supporting documentation should include audiological assessments, patient complaints of sound intolerance, or physician notes explicitly stating "hyperacusis, right ear."

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented; if bilateral, a different code is required.
• Distinguish from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or phonophobia (fear of sound), which are distinct conditions.
• Look for associated conditions like migraine, Lyme disease, or head trauma, which may also require coding.