Snsrnrl hear loss, uni, right ear, w unrestr hear cntra side

This code signifies a type of hearing impairment originating from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, specifically affecting only the right ear. The left ear maintains normal, unimpaired hearing function. This condition is typically permanent and can result from various etiologies including aging, noise exposure, or certain medical conditions.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates sensorineural hearing loss exclusively in the right ear, with explicit confirmation of normal hearing in the left ear. This diagnosis is often established through audiometry demonstrating a sensorineural pattern of loss unilaterally.

• Ensure documentation specifies "sensorineural" and "unilateral right" with "unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side" to differentiate from other types or laterality of hearing loss.
• Do not confuse with conductive hearing loss (H90.0-H90.2) or mixed hearing loss (H90.6-H90.A3).
• Always verify the laterality; codes exist for left (H90.42) and bilateral (H90.3) sensorineural hearing loss.