Other abnormal auditory perceptions, right ear

This code signifies a subjective auditory experience in the right ear that deviates from normal perception, excluding conditions like tinnitus or auditory hallucinations. It encompasses a range of altered sound perceptions, such as hyperacusis (abnormal sensitivity to sound), diplacusis (perception of a single sound as two distinct sounds), or paracusis (distorted sound perception). These are typically patient-reported symptoms indicating an underlying auditory processing issue.

Use this code when documentation specifies an abnormal auditory perception localized to the right ear, and the specific type of abnormality is not otherwise classified (e.g., not tinnitus or auditory hallucinations). Supporting documentation should include patient complaints of distorted, altered, or unusually sensitive hearing in the right ear, often noted during an otologic or audiologic evaluation.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right ear for the abnormal perception. If bilateral or unspecified, a different code is required.
• Differentiate from tinnitus (H93.1-) and auditory hallucinations (R44.0), which have their own specific codes.
• Look for terms like "hyperacusis," "diplacusis," or "paracusis" when the laterality is specified as right ear.