H91.1
Presbycusis
Applicable To
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Presbyacusia
Clinical Information
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Gradual bilateral hearing loss associated with aging that is due to progressive degeneration of cochlear structures and central auditory pathways. Hearing loss usually begins with the high frequencies then progresses to sounds of middle and low frequencies.
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Progressive bilateral loss of hearing that occurs in the aged.
Details
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H91.1 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H91.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H91.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 H91.1 may differ.