H90.3
✓ BillableSensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • 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-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code H90.3 represents sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral. This code falls under the Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that H90.3 has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code H90.3?
ICD-10-CM code H90.3 is "Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
Is H90.3 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, H90.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with H90.3?
H90.3 has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in H90
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)