H83.3X3
BillableNoise effects on inner ear, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Damage to both inner ears caused by exposure to loud noise, affecting hearing and balance on both sides.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when noise-induced damage is documented as affecting both ears
- •Consider pairing with hearing loss codes (H90 series) if audiometric testing confirms hearing impairment
Code Hierarchy
└H83Other diseases of inner ear└H83.3Noise effects on inner ear└H83.3XNoise effects on inner ear└H83.3X3Noise effects on inner ear, bilateral
└H83.3X3Noise effects on inner ear, bilateral