Z82: Family history of certain disabilities and chronic diseases leading to disablement
Z82.2: Family history of deafness and hearing loss
Family history of deafness and hearing loss, also coded as Z82.2 in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), refers to an individual's inherited predisposition for developing hearing-related conditions. In these scenarios, one or more family members have experienced hearing loss or deafness, increasing the likelihood that other members might also have these conditions. Hearing loss may present as difficulty detecting soft sounds, understanding speech in a noisy environment, or experiencing tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears. The progression and severity of hearing loss may vary widely, but it typically worsens over time. This type of hearing loss can be affected by both genetic factors and environmental factors such as long-term exposure to loud noises or ear infections.
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