ICD-10 Code H94.83 – Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H94.83 – Other specified disorders of ear in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a bilateral ear disorder that is documented as caused by another underlying disease, but does not fit a more specific ear diagnosis. Use it when the record clearly links the ear condition to an external disease process.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see bilateral ear complaints or exam findings, but the key point is that the provider attributes the disorder to another classified disease.
When to use this code
Use H94.83 when the chart states an ear disorder is secondary to another condition and affects both ears, yet no more specific ICD-10 code applies. Confirm that the documentation supports bilateral involvement and the causal relationship. If the underlying disease is the focus of care, code that condition first when appropriate.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for primary ear diseases without an underlying cause, or when the record does not specify bilateral involvement. Check documentation if the provider has not clearly linked the ear disorder to another disease.
Coding tip
Always code the underlying disease and verify that “bilateral” and “in diseases classified elsewhere” are both supported in the note.