H93.19 — Tinnitus, unspecified ear

H93.19

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

Tinnitus is hearing ringing or buzzing sounds that are not present in the environment; side not specified here.

Also called: tinnitus.

When this code is used

Used for tinnitus of an unspecified ear.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H93.19 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 H93.19?

H93.19 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Tinnitus, unspecified ear”. Tinnitus is hearing ringing or buzzing sounds that are not present in the environment; side not specified here.

When is code H93.19 used?

Used for tinnitus of an unspecified ear. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).

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