H91.12
BillablePresbycusis, left ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Age-related hearing loss affecting only the left ear due to natural aging of the inner ear structures.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left ear involvement is documented; do not assume laterality
- •Often seen in geriatric populations; document patient age when relevant
Code Hierarchy
└H91Other and unspecified hearing loss└H91.1Presbycusis└H91.12Presbycusis, left ear
└H91.12Presbycusis, left ear