H91.22 – Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H91.22
Code
H91.22 (claims format: H9122)
Description
Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear
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
H91 › H91.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H91 – Other and unspecified hearing loss

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • abnormal auditory perception (H93.2-)
  • hearing loss as classified in H90.-
  • impacted cerumen (H61.2-)
  • noise-induced hearing loss (H83.3-)
  • psychogenic deafness (F44.6)
  • transient ischemic deafness (H93.01-)

H91.2 – Sudden idiopathic hearing loss

Applicable to:
  • Sudden hearing loss NOS

Related codes in H91.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H91.22?

H91.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear, in the block H90-H94 (Other disorders of ear).

Is H91.22 a billable code?

Yes. H91.22 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H91.22 belong to?

It belongs to category H91 – Other and unspecified 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.