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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for acoustic nerve neuritis

H93.3

Disorders of acoustic nerve

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Neuritis (rheumatoid) › acoustic (nerve)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding acoustic nerve neuritis

The ICD-10-CM code for acoustic nerve neuritis is H93.3 (Disorders of acoustic nerve). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H93.3.

Within H93 (other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified), H93.3 is specifically for disorders of acoustic nerve. Related codes cover degenerative and vascular disorders of ear (H93.0), tinnitus (H93.1), other abnormal auditory perceptions (H93.2), other specified disorders of ear (H93.8), unspecified disorder of ear (H93.9) and Pulsatile tinnitus (H93.A).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H93.3X (nerve).

Don't report H93.3 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: acoustic neuroma (D33.3) and syphilitic acoustic neuritis (A52.15).

More specific acoustic nerve neuritis codes (official index)

  • in (due to)
  • infectious disease NEC B99 — Other and unspecified infectious diseases
  • parasitic disease NEC B89 — Unspecified parasitic disease
  • syphilitic A52.15 — Late syphilitic neuropathy

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for H93.3)

  • acoustic neuroma (D33.3)
  • syphilitic acoustic neuritis (A52.15)

Common questions about acoustic nerve neuritis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for acoustic nerve neuritis?

H93.3 — Disorders of acoustic nerve (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: B99, B89, A52.15.

What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic acoustic nerve neuritis?

A52.15 — Late syphilitic neuropathy.

Is H93.3 billable?

No. H93.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.