H90.5 – Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of ear
ICD-10-CM code
H90.5
- Code
H90.5(claims format:H905)- Description
- Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- Block
- H90-H94 Other disorders of ear
- Parent codes
- H90
Notes for H90.5
Applicable to:
- Central hearing loss NOS
- Congenital deafness NOS
- Neural hearing loss NOS
- Perceptive hearing loss NOS
- Sensorineural deafness NOS
- Sensory hearing loss NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H90 – Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Index terms for H90.5
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H90
- H90.0 – Conductive hearing loss, bilateralBillable
- H90.1 – Conductive hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader
- H90.2 – Conductive hearing loss, unspecifiedBillable
- H90.3 – Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateralBillable
- H90.4 – Sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader
- H90.6 – Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateralBillable
- H90.7 – Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader
- H90.8 – Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecifiedBillable
- H90.A – Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss with restricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H90.5?
H90.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified sensorineural hearing loss, in the block H90-H94 (Other disorders of ear).
Is H90.5 a billable code?
Yes. H90.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H90.5 belong to?
It belongs to category H90 – Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.