ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 389.05
Diagnosis Code: 389.05 (Raw: 38905)
Description: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 389.05 is designated for Conductive hearing loss, unilateral. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.