Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert
Check Laterality for Hearing Loss
Question: Our physician documented a diagnosis of mixed hearing loss in a patient who was receiving chemotherapy. Which code should you report for mixed hearing loss? Michigan Subscriber Answer: You’ll find multiple options in ICD-10-CM for mixed hearing loss. The correct diagnosis code will depend on the physician’s documentation. The codes available differentiate between unilateral and bilateral, as well as restricted or unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side. The available code are:
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