H90.8

What This Code Means

This code describes hearing loss that involves both problems with sound transmission through the ear canal and middle ear (conductive) and damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve (sensorineural), but the specific ear or severity level is not specified. It's used when a patient has combined hearing loss from multiple causes.

Coding Tips

• •If the documentation specifies which ear is affected (right, left, or bilateral), use a more specific code from the H90.2x series instead of the unspecified code H90.8
• •Verify whether the hearing loss is bilateral or unilateral, as this affects code selection and may impact medical necessity for hearing aids or other interventions