Tinnitus

ICD-10 Code H93.1

Tinnitus

Definition

A central nervous system dysperception disorder characterized by the perception of a sound not justified by any internal or external vibration, lasting at least 5 minutes and occurring more than once a week, arising from maladaptive neuroplasticity secondary to an organic cochlear peripheral lesion, and classifiable as positive auditory hallucinosis in the absence of delusional attitudes or behaviors.

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