Acustc neuritis in infec/parastc dis classd elswhr, unsp ear

This code signifies inflammation of the auditory nerve (acoustic neuritis) that arises as a direct consequence of an underlying infectious or parasitic disease. The specific ear affected is not documented or is unknown.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links acoustic neuritis to an infectious or parasitic condition, such as Lyme disease, syphilis, or mumps, and the laterality of the ear is not specified. The medical record should explicitly state the infectious etiology and the resulting acoustic neuritis.

• Always sequence the underlying infectious or parasitic disease code first, followed by this code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the causal link between the infection and the neuritis.
• Avoid using this code if the acoustic neuritis is not directly attributed to an infection or parasite.