Is H91.2 a billable code?
No. H91.2 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H91.2: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H91.2 groups related diagnoses under sudden idiopathic hearing loss. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H91.2
- H91.20Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, unspecified ear
- H91.21Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, right ear
- H91.22Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear
- H91.23Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, bilateral
Other codes in H91 Other and unspecified hearing loss
H91.2 questions
What does H91.2 mean?
H91.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sudden idiopathic hearing loss. It is in chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.