Auditory recruitment, right ear
ICD-10 H93.211 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of auditory recruitment, right 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 threshold levels. In the right ear, this condition can manifest as difficulty in understanding speech, particularly in noisy environments, and may lead to auditory fatigue. Patients may report that sounds become uncomfortably loud at certain levels, while softer sounds remain inaudible. This condition is typically evaluated through audiometric testing, which may reveal 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 appropriate 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 sound distortion.
Ensure that the documentation specifies the type of hearing loss and the presence of recruitment.
Comprehensive audiological evaluations and patient-reported outcomes.
Patients undergoing hearing assessments for hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Accurate audiogram interpretation is critical for coding and treatment planning.
Used when evaluating a patient for auditory recruitment.
Audiometric results must be documented, including thresholds and speech recognition scores.
Audiologists should ensure that all relevant findings are included in the report.
Auditory recruitment is a phenomenon where sounds become disproportionately loud as they approach the threshold of hearing, often seen in patients with sensorineural hearing loss.
It is diagnosed through audiometric testing, which reveals a steeply sloping audiogram and abnormal loudness perception.
Management may include hearing aids or cochlear implants to help amplify sounds in a comfortable range for the patient.
