ICD-10 Code H83.3 – Noise effects on inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.3 – Noise effects on inner ear
What it is
H83.3 identifies inner ear injury or dysfunction caused by noise exposure. Use it when documentation links hearing or balance problems to acoustic trauma or chronic loud-noise exposure.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include hearing loss, tinnitus, ear fullness, or sound sensitivity after noise exposure. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents that noise caused inner ear effects, such as after a blast, machinery exposure, or repeated loud sound exposure. It may apply to acute or chronic noise-related inner ear injury. Code the documented condition as written and check for any additional hearing-loss diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use H83.3 for unspecified hearing loss without a documented noise cause. Do not use it when the problem is external ear disease or middle ear infection.
Coding tip
Confirm the record states noise as the cause before assigning H83.3.