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ICD-10 Code H93.011: Transient ischemic deafness, right ear
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents transient ischemic deafness, right ear in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
block
H90-H94Other disorders of ear
category
H93Other disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified
category
H93.0Degenerative and vascular disorders of ear
category
H93.01Transient ischemic deafness
currentH93.01
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
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Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Transient ischemic deafness, right ear
Frequently asked questions
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