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 one ear (left ear in this case) is H93.12, and the correct CPT code for the tinnitus assessment described (including pitch, frequency matching, loudness, and masking procedures) is 92625.

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