2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.02Meniere's disease, left ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H80-H83›H81

ICD-10-CM H81.02
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H81.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Meniere's disease, left ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 149. Coders also document this condition as cochlear hydrops. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of inner ear and related conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H81.02
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Meniere's disease, left ear
Short Description
Meniere's disease, left ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H81.0
Meniere's disease

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH80-H83Diseases of inner ear
CategoryH81Disorders of vestibular function
This CodeH81.02Meniere's disease, left ear

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cochlear hydrops
  • Cochlear hydrops of left inner ear
  • Inactive Ménière's disease
  • Labyrinthine hydrops
  • Labyrinthine hydrops of left inner ear
  • Meniere's disease of left inner ear
  • Meniere's disease of left inner ear in remission

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H81.02: its own notes plus those printed at H81 and Chapter 8. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From H81 Disorders of vestibular function applies to 29 codes
  • epidemic vertigo (A88.1)
  • vertigo NOS (R42)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 8 (H60-H95) Diseases of the ear and mastoid process applies to 653 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the ear condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the ear condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H81.02, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming H81.02: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R42 Dizziness and giddiness
    vertiginous syndromes (H81.-) names H81.-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EAR003
Diseases of inner ear and related conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Meniere Disease

    a disease of the inner ear (labyrinth) that is characterized by fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss; tinnitus; episodic vertigo; and aural fullness. it is the most common form of endolymphatic hydrops.

Patient EducationClinical

Meniere's Disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear. It can cause severe dizziness, a roaring sound in your ears called tinnitus, hearing loss that comes and goes and the feeling of ear pressure or pain. It usually affects just one ear. It is a common cause of hearing loss.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert H81.02 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
386.00 Meniere's disease NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
386.01 Actv Meniere,cochlvestib
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
386.02 Active Meniere, cochlear
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
386.03 Actv Meniere, vestibular
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
386.04 Inactive Meniere's dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H81.02Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for Meniere's disease, left ear?

The ICD-10-CM code for Meniere's disease, left ear is H81.02 (sometimes written as H8102). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H81.02 (Meniere's disease) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Meniere's disease, left ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H81.02 group to?

When Meniere's disease, left ear is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 149 (dysequilibrium), which carries a relative weight of 0.7526. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can H81.02 be reported with A88.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at H81, which applies to H81.02, lists "epidemic vertigo (A88.1)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H81.02?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Meniere's disease, left ear converts to ICD-9-CM 386.00 (Meniere's disease NOS), 386.01 (actv Meniere,cochlvestib), and 386.02 (active Meniere, cochlear). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.