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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for auditory threshold temporary shift

H93.24

Temporary auditory threshold shift

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Shift › auditory threshold (temporary)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding auditory threshold temporary shift

The ICD-10-CM code for auditory threshold temporary shift is H93.24 (Temporary auditory threshold shift).

Within H93.2 (other abnormal auditory perceptions), H93.24 is specifically for temporary auditory threshold shift. Related codes cover auditory recruitment (H93.21), Diplacusis (H93.22), Hyperacusis (H93.23), central auditory processing disorder (H93.25) and other abnormal auditory perceptions (H93.29).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H93.241 (right ear), H93.242 (left ear), H93.243 (bilateral) and H93.249 (unspecified ear).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about auditory threshold temporary shift ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for auditory threshold temporary shift?

H93.24 — Temporary auditory threshold shift (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H93.24 billable?

No. H93.24 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.