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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H90 ICD-10-CM Code: Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

H90

Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where H90 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 8

    Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other disorders of ear (H90-H94)

  3. 3

    Category H90

    Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

  4. 4

    Code H90

    Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

More specific choices

Codes under H90

H90 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

H90.0

Conductive hearing loss, bilateral

H90.1

Conductive hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

H90.2

Conductive hearing loss, unspecified

H90.3

Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

H90.4

Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

H90.5

Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss

H90.6

Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

H90.7

Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side

H90.8

Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecified

H90.A

Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss with restricted hearing on the contralateral side

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H90.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H90.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H90.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • deaf nonspeaking NEC (H91.3)
  • deafness NOS (H91.9-)
  • hearing loss NOS (H91.9-)
  • noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-)
  • ototoxic hearing loss (H91.0-)
  • sudden (idiopathic) hearing loss (H91.2-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for H90.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H90 mean?

H90 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.”

Is H90 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H90 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is H90 located in ICD-10-CM?

H90 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Other disorders of ear (H90-H94) (H90–H94), under category H90, Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

What coding notes are listed for H90?

No inclusion terms are listed for H90 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: deaf nonspeaking NEC (H91.3); deafness NOS (H91.9-); hearing loss NOS (H91.9-); noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-); ototoxic hearing loss (H91.0-); sudden (idiopathic) hearing loss (H91.2-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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