H90.3 — Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

H90.3

ICD-10 Chapter 8: Ear & Mastoid Process — illustrative image
Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95) — illustrative image

What this code means

Sensorineural hearing loss of both ears: hearing loss from damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve, the most common type in adults.

Also called: sensorineural hearing loss, nerve hearing loss.

When this code is used

Used for sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H90.3 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H90.3?

H90.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral”. Sensorineural hearing loss of both ears: hearing loss from damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve, the most common type in adults.

When is code H90.3 used?

Used for sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.

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