This is a new 35-year-old male who is experiencing a piercing ringing sound in his left ear that began 6 months ago. The ringing interferes with his daily life, and he has problems sleeping. The patient is taken to a testing suite for a bilateral tinnitus assessment; pitch frequency matching loudness and masking procedures are included. The findings of the testing indicate a positive determination of tinnitus, acute tinnitus. Follow-up masking therapy scheduled. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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The correct ICD-10-CM code for tinnitus in the left ear is H93.12, and the appropriate CPT code for tinnitus assessment is 92625.

This Is a New 35-Year-Old Male Who Is Experiencing a Piercing