H93.A9
BillablePulsatile tinnitus, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A rhythmic ringing or whooshing sound in the ear that pulses with the heartbeat, but the specific ear affected is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific ear location for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└H93Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified└H93.APulsatile tinnitus└H93.A9Pulsatile tinnitus, unspecified ear
└H93.A9Pulsatile tinnitus, unspecified ear