2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81Disorders of vestibular function

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H80-H83›H81

ICD-10-CM H81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of vestibular function, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H81.01, H81.02, H81.03, and H81.09.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H81
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of vestibular function
Chapter
H80-H83
Diseases of inner ear

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH80-H83Diseases of inner ear
CategoryH81Disorders of vestibular function
This CodeH81Disorders of vestibular function

Specific Coding for Disorders of vestibular functionOverview

Non-specific codes like H81 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • H81.0 for Meniere's disease

  • Use H81.01 for Meniere's disease, right ear

  • Use H81.02 for Meniere's disease, left ear

  • Use H81.03 for Meniere's disease, bilateral

  • Use H81.09 for Meniere's disease, unspecified ear

  • H81.1 for Benign paroxysmal vertigo

  • Use H81.10 for Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear

  • Use H81.11 for Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear

  • Use H81.12 for Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear

  • Use H81.13 for Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

  • H81.2 for Vestibular neuronitis

  • Use H81.20 for Vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear

  • Use H81.21 for Vestibular neuronitis, right ear

  • Use H81.22 for Vestibular neuronitis, left ear

  • Use H81.23 for Vestibular neuronitis, bilateral

  • H81.3 for Other peripheral vertigo

  • H81.31 for Aural vertigo

  • H81.39 for Other peripheral vertigo

  • Use H81.4 for Vertigo of central origin

  • H81.8 for Other disorders of vestibular function

  • H81.8X for Other disorders of vestibular function

  • H81.9 for Unspecified disorder of vestibular function

  • Use H81.90 for Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, unspecified ear

  • Use H81.91 for Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, right ear

  • Use H81.92 for Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, left ear

  • Use H81.93 for Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, bilateral

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • epidemic vertigo A88.1
  • vertigo NOS R42

Patient EducationClinical

Balance Problems

Have you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room is spinning around you? If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem. Balance problems can make you feel unsteady. You may also have blurred vision, confusion, and disorientation.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H81Overview

Is H81 (Disorders of vestibular function) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of vestibular function, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of vestibular function need a more specific code from this category, such as H81.01, H81.02, and H81.03.