Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H93.242 is the diagnosis code for Temporary auditory threshold shift, left 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H93.242 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H93.242 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H93.242 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Temporary auditory threshold shift, left ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H93.242 is H93.24 ("Temporary auditory threshold shift"). H93.242 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H93.242 is located in Section H90-H94 — "Other disorders of ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H93.242 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Temporary auditory threshold shift, left 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 Temporary auditory threshold shift, left ear is H93.242.
Yes, H93.242 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H93.242 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H93.242 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.