H90 – Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of ear

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H90

Code: H90 (claims format: H90)
Description: Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under H90

H90 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H90.0 – Conductive hearing loss, bilateralBillable
H90.1 – Conductive hearing loss, unilateral with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader (more codes below)
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 (more codes below)
H90.5 – Unspecified sensorineural hearing lossBillable
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 (more codes below)
H90.8 – Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unspecifiedBillable
H90.A – Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss with restricted hearing on the contralateral sideHeader (more codes below)

Notes for H90

Excludes1 (not coded here):

deaf nonspeaking NEC (H91.3)
deafness NOS (H91.9-)
hearing loss NOS (H91.9-)
noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-)
ototoxic hearing loss (H91.0-)
sudden (idiopathic) hearing loss (H91.2-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H90?

H90 is the ICD-10-CM code for conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, in the block H90-H94 (Other disorders of ear).

Is H90 a billable code?

No. H90 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.