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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for subjective tinnitus nos

H93.1

Tinnitus

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tinnitus NOS › subjective”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding subjective tinnitus nos

The ICD-10-CM code for subjective tinnitus nos is H93.1 (Tinnitus).

Within H93 (other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified), H93.1 is specifically for tinnitus. Related codes cover degenerative and vascular disorders of ear (H93.0), other abnormal auditory perceptions (H93.2), disorders of acoustic nerve (H93.3), 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: H93.11 (right ear), H93.12 (left ear), H93.13 (bilateral) and H93.19 (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 subjective tinnitus nos ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for subjective tinnitus nos?

H93.1 — Tinnitus (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H93.1 billable?

No. H93.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.