ICD-10-PCS Code For Hearing Device: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group F14Z includes procedures performed to assess hearing aids and other hearing devices. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when measurements or evaluations of device appropriateness or effectiveness are performed as part of diagnostic audiology and physical rehabilitation services. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS F14Z group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hearing Device Assessment Hearing Aid Assessment Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve assessment and measurement of the appropriateness and effectiveness of hearing aids and other hearing devices. These assessments are part of diagnostic audiology services used to evaluate device performance and patient benefit. Accurate coding of these procedures supports appropriate inpatient documentation and reimbursement by reflecting the clinical services provided.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
F	Section	Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
1	Body System	Diagnostic Audiology
4	Operation	Hearing Aid Assessment
Z	Body Part	None

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
F	Section	Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
1	Body System	Diagnostic Audiology
4	Operation	Hearing Aid Assessment
Z	Body Part	None

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient receives formal assessment or measurement of a hearing device to determine fit, function, or benefit. Codes apply when the evaluation is performed as part of diagnostic audiology services during the inpatient stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
F14Z01Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Audiometer
F14Z02Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Sound Field / Booth
F14Z03Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Tympanometer
F14Z04Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Electroacoustic Immitance / Acoustic Reflex Equipment
F14Z05Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Hearing Aid Selection / Fitting / Test Equipment
F14Z07Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Electrophysiologic Equipment
F14Z09Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Cochlear Implant Equipment
F14Z0KZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Audiovisual Equipment
F14Z0LZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Assistive Listening Equipment
F14Z0PZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Computer

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult admitted after a stroke with new unilateral conductive hearing changes and difficulty understanding speech during bedside evaluation; inpatient diagnostic audiology is requested to determine whether the patient’s existing monaural hearing aid is providing benefit and requires reprogramming or fitting adjustments to support communication during hospitalization. A formal monaural hearing aid assessment using device test equipment or an audiometer is performed to document aided thresholds and speech recognition. Typical codes: F14Z21Z, F14Z25Z
A pediatric patient with a recently implanted cochlear implant admitted for observation after device activation who demonstrates inconsistent sound detection and needs device performance verification in the inpatient setting; audiology performs electrophysiologic and behavioral measurements to confirm implant function and map processors. Typical codes: F14Z09Z, F14Z07Z
A worker admitted for evaluation after occupational noise exposure reports worsened binaural hearing and malfunctioning bilateral hearing aids; inpatient audiology conducts comprehensive binaural electroacoustic checks and assistive listening system assessments to determine device effectiveness and guide interim accommodations during the hospital stay. Typical codes: F14Z6ZZ, F14Z3ZZ

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

53 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
F14Z01Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Audiometer
F14Z02Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Sound Field / Booth
F14Z03Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Tympanometer
F14Z04Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Electroacoustic Immitance / Acoustic Reflex Equipment
F14Z05Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Hearing Aid Selection / Fitting / Test Equipment
F14Z07Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Electrophysiologic Equipment
F14Z09Z	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Cochlear Implant Equipment
F14Z0KZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Audiovisual Equipment
F14Z0LZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Assistive Listening Equipment
F14Z0PZ	Cochlear Implant Assessment using Computer

Showing 1–10 of 53

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult admitted after a stroke with new unilateral conductive hearing changes and difficulty understanding speech during bedside evaluation; inpatient diagnostic audiology is requested to determine whether the patient’s existing monaural hearing aid is providing benefit and requires reprogramming or fitting adjustments to support communication during hospitalization. A formal monaural hearing aid assessment using device test equipment or an audiometer is performed to document aided thresholds and speech recognition. Typical codes: F14Z21Z, F14Z25Z
A pediatric patient with a recently implanted cochlear implant admitted for observation after device activation who demonstrates inconsistent sound detection and needs device performance verification in the inpatient setting; audiology performs electrophysiologic and behavioral measurements to confirm implant function and map processors. Typical codes: F14Z09Z, F14Z07Z
A worker admitted for evaluation after occupational noise exposure reports worsened binaural hearing and malfunctioning bilateral hearing aids; inpatient audiology conducts comprehensive binaural electroacoustic checks and assistive listening system assessments to determine device effectiveness and guide interim accommodations during the hospital stay. Typical codes: F14Z6ZZ, F14Z3ZZ

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover hearing device assessments?

What operations are described by the F14Z code group?

How are individual procedures within F14Z distinguished?

When should F14Z codes be used in inpatient documentation?

What examples of specific codes exist for electroacoustic hearing aid checks?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system cover hearing device assessments?

What operations are described by the F14Z code group?

How are individual procedures within F14Z distinguished?

When should F14Z codes be used in inpatient documentation?

What examples of specific codes exist for electroacoustic hearing aid checks?

References