Mix cndct/snrl hear loss,uni,r ear w rstrcd hear cntra side

This code signifies a type of hearing loss affecting the right ear, characterized by both conductive (sound transmission issues) and sensorineural (inner ear or nerve damage) components. Crucially, the left ear also exhibits some degree of hearing impairment, though not necessarily the same mixed type.

This code is appropriate when audiological testing confirms a mixed hearing loss in the right ear, and the patient's medical record explicitly documents restricted hearing in the left (contralateral) ear. Documentation should specify the laterality of the mixed hearing loss and the presence of hearing restriction in the opposite ear.

• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between the type of hearing loss in each ear.
• Do not use if the contralateral ear has normal hearing or if the hearing loss is bilateral of the same type.
• Verify that both conductive and sensorineural components are identified for the right ear.