ICD-10-CM Code H91.3
Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H91.3 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H91 is used to code Hearing loss
Hearing loss, also known as hearing impairment, or anacusis, is a partial or total inability to hear. An affected person may be described as hard of hearing. A deaf person has little to no hearing. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties. In some people, particularly older people, hearing loss can result in loneliness. Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent.
| Specialty: | Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology |
| MeSH Code: | D034381 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 389 |
The international symbol of deafness and hearing loss
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #154-156 - Other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H91.3 - Deaf nonspeaking, not elsewhere classified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 389.7 was previously used, H91.3 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: H91 - Other and unspecified hearing loss