ICD-10 Code H91.13 – Presbycusis, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H91.13 – Presbycusis, bilateral
What it is
H91.13 identifies age-related hearing loss affecting both ears. Use it when the record documents bilateral presbycusis, a gradual decline in hearing associated with aging.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include slowly progressive difficulty hearing, especially with higher-pitched sounds and speech in background noise. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H91.13 when the provider documents presbycusis in both ears or age-related bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. It may appear in audiology, ENT, or primary care notes when hearing loss is attributed to aging.
If the note only says “hearing loss” without specifying presbycusis or bilaterality, check documentation before assigning this code. Make sure the diagnosis is not better described by another hearing-loss code.
Do not use for
Do not use H91.13 for unilateral presbycusis or for hearing loss from infection, trauma, noise exposure, or ototoxic drugs. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the age-related cause and bilateral involvement in the provider’s documentation before coding H91.13.