H93.241
BillableTemporary auditory threshold shift, right ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A temporary decrease in hearing sensitivity in the right ear that occurs after exposure to loud noise, typically resolving within hours to days.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates a temporary condition; if the threshold shift becomes permanent, consider coding permanent hearing loss instead
- •Document the triggering event (noise exposure) and expected recovery timeline when available
Code Hierarchy
└H93Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified└H93.2Other abnormal auditory perceptions└H93.24Temporary auditory threshold shift└H93.241Temporary auditory threshold shift, right ear
└H93.241Temporary auditory threshold shift, right ear