ICD-10 Code H83.3X – Noise effects on inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.3X – Noise effects on inner ear
What it is
H83.3X identifies inner ear damage or symptoms attributed to noise exposure. Use it when the record links hearing or balance problems to acoustic injury rather than another ear disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include tinnitus, hearing difficulty, or other inner ear complaints after significant noise exposure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents noise-related injury to the inner ear, such as after occupational, recreational, or accidental sound exposure. It may fit cases where the assessment specifically attributes symptoms to acoustic trauma. Check documentation for laterality, encounter details, or additional ear findings if recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use it for routine hearing loss without a documented noise cause. If the note describes another ear condition, or the cause is unclear, check documentation and code the more specific diagnosis.
Coding tip
Link the code to explicit provider wording about noise-related inner ear effects; do not infer causation from exposure history alone.