ICD-10 Code H93.219 – Auditory recruitment, unspecified ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H93.219 – Auditory recruitment, unspecified ear
What it is
H93.219 identifies auditory recruitment in an unspecified ear. It means loudness grows abnormally fast, so sounds may seem too quiet at first and then suddenly uncomfortably loud.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include reduced tolerance to sound and rapid loudness growth during hearing assessment. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents auditory recruitment but does not specify the right or left ear. It may appear in audiology or ENT notes describing abnormal loudness perception during testing. If the ear is identified, code the specified side instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general hearing loss without documented recruitment. Do not use it when the chart names a specific ear or another auditory disorder instead; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that recruitment is explicitly documented and that no ear laterality is provided before assigning H93.219.