ICD-10 Code H91.11 – Presbycusis, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H91.11 – Presbycusis, right ear
What it is
H91.11 identifies age-related hearing loss limited to the right ear. Use it when documentation states presbycusis and specifies the right ear as affected.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include gradual, bilateral or unilateral high-frequency hearing decline, but this code applies when the right ear is documented. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H91.11 when the provider diagnoses presbycusis in the right ear and no other ear is documented as involved. It may appear in audiology, ENT, or primary care notes when age-related hearing loss is recorded. If the note does not clearly specify laterality, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for conductive hearing loss, sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss from infection, trauma, or noise exposure. If the diagnosis is not clearly age-related, check documentation.
Coding tip
Always verify laterality and the exact wording of the diagnosis before assigning H91.11.