Auditory recruitment, bilateral
ICD-10 H93.213 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of auditory recruitment, bilateral.
Auditory recruitment is a phenomenon often associated with sensorineural hearing loss, characterized by an abnormal increase in perceived loudness of sounds as their intensity increases. In bilateral auditory recruitment, this condition affects both ears, leading to difficulties in understanding speech, especially in noisy environments. Patients may report that sounds become uncomfortably loud at relatively low volumes, which can significantly impact communication and quality of life. This condition is commonly seen in individuals with presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) or noise-induced hearing loss. Diagnosis typically involves audiometric testing, including pure-tone audiometry and speech recognition tests, to assess the degree of hearing loss and the presence 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. Additionally, auditory rehabilitation strategies may be employed to improve communication skills and coping mechanisms.
Detailed audiometric evaluations, patient history, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance issues.
Ensure clear documentation of bilateral symptoms and treatment responses.
Comprehensive audiological assessments and patient counseling notes.
Patients undergoing hearing assessments and fitting of hearing aids.
Document specific audiometric thresholds and recruitment patterns.
Used when assessing a patient for auditory recruitment.
Document all test results and patient responses.
Otolaryngologists and audiologists should ensure thorough documentation of findings.
Auditory recruitment is a condition where sounds become disproportionately loud as their intensity increases, often seen in patients with sensorineural hearing loss.
It is diagnosed through audiometric testing that shows abnormal loudness perception in both ears, typically alongside a history of hearing loss.
