H93.22 – Diplacusis

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H93.22

Code: H93.22 (claims format: H9322)
Description: Diplacusis
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
Parent codes: H93 › H93.2

Billable codes under H93.22

H93.22 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H93.221 – Diplacusis, right earBillable
H93.222 – Diplacusis, left earBillable
H93.223 – Diplacusis, bilateralBillable
H93.229 – Diplacusis, unspecified earBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H93.2 – Other abnormal auditory perceptions

Excludes2 (not included here):

auditory hallucinations (R44.0)

Index terms for H93.22

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Diplacusis

Related codes in H93.2

H93.21 – Auditory recruitmentHeader
H93.23 – HyperacusisHeader
H93.24 – Temporary auditory threshold shiftHeader
H93.25 – Central auditory processing disorderBillable
H93.29 – Other abnormal auditory perceptionsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H93.22?

H93.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for diplacusis, in the block H90-H94 (Other disorders of ear).

Is H93.22 a billable code?

No. H93.22 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H93.22 belong to?

It belongs to category H93 – Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified.

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.