H91 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified 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
H91Other and unspecified hearing loss
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where H91 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Other disorders of ear (H90-H94)
- 3
Category H91
Other and unspecified hearing loss
- 4
Code H91
Other and unspecified hearing loss
More specific choices
Codes under H91
H91 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H91.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H91.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H91.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- abnormal auditory perception (H93.2-)
- hearing loss as classified in H90.-
- impacted cerumen (H61.2-)
- noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-)
- psychogenic deafness (F44.6)
- transient ischemic deafness (H93.01-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H91.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H91 mean?
H91 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified hearing loss.”
Is H91 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H91 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 H91 located in ICD-10-CM?
H91 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 H91, Other and unspecified hearing loss.
What coding notes are listed for H91?
No inclusion terms are listed for H91 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: abnormal auditory perception (H93.2-); hearing loss as classified in H90.-; impacted cerumen (H61.2-); noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-); psychogenic deafness (F44.6); transient ischemic deafness (H93.01-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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