H91.03
BillableOtotoxic hearing loss, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Hearing loss in both ears caused by damage from medications or toxic substances that are harmful to the inner ear.
Coding Tips
- •Document which medication or substance caused the ototoxicity and link to the causative agent code if applicable
- •Specify bilateral involvement; do not use this code if hearing loss is only in one ear
Code Hierarchy
└H91Other and unspecified hearing loss└H91.0Ototoxic hearing loss└H91.03Ototoxic hearing loss, bilateral
└H91.03Ototoxic hearing loss, bilateral