Auditory recruitment, left ear
ICD-10 H93.212 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of auditory recruitment, left ear.
Auditory recruitment is a phenomenon often associated with sensorineural hearing loss, characterized by an abnormal increase in perceived loudness of sounds as they approach a certain intensity level. This condition can significantly affect communication and quality of life. In the left ear, auditory recruitment may manifest as difficulty in understanding speech, particularly in noisy environments, and can lead to fatigue and frustration during social interactions. Patients may report that sounds become uncomfortably loud at certain volumes, while softer sounds remain inaudible. The condition is typically diagnosed through audiometric testing, which reveals a steeply sloping audiogram indicative of recruitment. Management may include hearing aids or cochlear implants, which can help mitigate the effects of recruitment by amplifying sounds in a way that is more comfortable for the patient. Understanding auditory recruitment is crucial for audiologists and otolaryngologists in developing effective treatment plans and improving patient outcomes.
Detailed audiometric results, patient history, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with sudden hearing loss, difficulty in noisy environments, or complaints of loudness discomfort.
Ensure clear documentation of the patient's subjective experience and objective test results.
Comprehensive audiological evaluations, including pure-tone thresholds and speech recognition scores.
Assessment of patients with suspected auditory recruitment during hearing evaluations.
Document the specific nature of recruitment and its impact on the patient's daily life.
Used during the evaluation of auditory recruitment.
Complete audiometric results and patient history.
Audiologists should ensure thorough documentation of findings related to recruitment.
Auditory recruitment is a condition where sounds become disproportionately loud as they approach a certain intensity level, often associated with sensorineural hearing loss.
It is diagnosed through audiometric testing that reveals a steeply sloping audiogram and patient-reported experiences of loudness discomfort.
