H91.01
BillableOtotoxic hearing loss, right ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Hearing loss in the right ear caused by damage from ototoxic medications or substances (drugs that are toxic to the ear).
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific ototoxic agent (medication, chemical, etc.) in the medical record for complete clinical picture
- •Consider coding the underlying condition or medication as a secondary diagnosis if relevant to treatment
Code Hierarchy
└H91Other and unspecified hearing loss└H91.0Ototoxic hearing loss└H91.01Ototoxic hearing loss, right ear
└H91.01Ototoxic hearing loss, right ear