H93.25 Central auditory processing disorder

The ICD-10-CM code for Central auditory processing disorder is H93.25 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

Section

H90-H94: Other disorders of ear (H90-H94)

Category H93

66 codes (49 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to H93.25:

• Central auditory processing disorder
• Deafness (acquired) (complete) (hereditary) (partial) › word (developmental)
• Disorder (of) › central auditory processing
• Imperception auditory (acquired) › congenital
• Disorder (of) › auditory processing (central)
• Word › deafness (congenital) (developmental)

Inclusion Terms

• Congenital auditory imperception
• Word deafness

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 395 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included H93.25 among the documented diagnoses.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 8 reserved for future guideline expansion

8. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)