ICD-10 Code H93.211 – Auditory recruitment, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H93.211 – Auditory recruitment, right ear
What it is
H93.211 identifies auditory recruitment limited to the right ear. It means sound perception increases abnormally fast, so soft sounds may be missed while louder sounds become uncomfortable.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include reduced tolerance to loud sounds, abnormal loudness growth, and complaints that speech becomes uncomfortable as volume rises.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record specifically documents auditory recruitment in the right ear. It may be supported by audiology or otologic evaluation showing unilateral abnormal loudness perception. Do not assume laterality from general hearing loss notes; check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified ear involvement, bilateral recruitment, or general hearing loss without documented recruitment. If the chart does not clearly state the right ear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code laterality exactly as documented, and verify that “auditory recruitment” is explicitly stated rather than inferred from audiogram results.