VIII: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
H90-H95: Other disorders of ear
The ICD-10 group H90-H95 refers to a range of conditions known as "Other disorders of ear." This group includes various conditions that might affect the ear's ability to hear or maintain balance. Hearing loss, for instance, can be due to conductive or sensorineural problems. Conductive hearing loss is often the result of blockages or damages in the outer or middle ear, hindering the transmission of sound to the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there's a problem with the inner ear or the pathway that sound takes from the inner ear to the brain. Other conditions in this group can include those involving the labyrinth, or the inner ear structure responsible for balance, such as Meniere's disease, which could cause vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss. The causes for these disorders can vary, from genetic predispositions and aging to infections, injuries, or exposure to loud noise.
Subcodes of H90-H95:
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