ICD-10 Code H83.3X1 – Noise effects on right inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.3X1 – Noise effects on right inner ear
What it is
H83.3X1 identifies noise-related injury or dysfunction affecting the right inner ear. Use it when documentation links hearing or vestibular problems to noise exposure in the right ear.
Clinical signs
Typical findings may include hearing loss, tinnitus, or sound sensitivity on the right side after noise exposure. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents noise effects involving the right inner ear, such as acoustic trauma or noise-induced inner ear damage. It is appropriate when laterality is specified as right. If the note only says noise exposure without ear injury, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for unspecified or bilateral noise effects, or for general hearing loss without a documented noise cause. Check documentation if the record does not clearly identify the right inner ear.
Coding tip
Confirm both the noise-related etiology and the right-sided laterality before assigning H83.3X1.