ICD-10 Code H91.8X1 – Other specified hearing loss, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H91.8X1 – Other specified hearing loss, right ear
What it is
This code identifies hearing loss affecting the right ear that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it when documentation names an unusual, residual, or otherwise specified hearing loss in the right ear.
Clinical signs
Patients may report reduced hearing, muffled speech, or difficulty understanding conversation on the right side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and any audiology findings supporting the type of hearing loss.
When to use this code
Use H91.8X1 when the provider documents “other specified hearing loss” and clearly identifies the right ear. It is appropriate when the record supports hearing loss but does not describe a more specific listed subtype. If the note is vague, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified hearing loss, bilateral hearing loss, or hearing loss with a more specific documented cause or type. Do not assign it when the right ear is not identified.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact ear and wording in the assessment; “other specified” must be documented, not inferred.