Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H93.0 is the diagnosis code for Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of ear" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H93.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H93.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H93.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H93.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H93.0 is H93 ("Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified"). H93.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H93.0 is located in Section H90-H94 — "Other disorders of ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H93.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H93.01, H93.09.
Use H93.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear is H93.0.
No, H93.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H93.0 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H93.0 include: presbycusis (H91.1).
Yes, H93.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.