2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.03Meniere's disease, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H80-H83›H81

ICD-10-CM H81.03
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H81.03 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Meniere's disease, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of inner ear and related conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H81.03
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Meniere's disease, bilateral
Short Description
Meniere's disease, bilateral
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 CodeH81.03Meniere's disease, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral cochlear hydrops of inner ears
  • Bilateral Meniere's disease in remission
  • Bilateral Meniere's disease of inner ears
  • Cochlear hydrops
  • Cochlear hydrops of left inner ear
  • Cochlear hydrops of right inner ear
  • Inactive Ménière's disease
  • Labyrinthine hydrops
  • Labyrinthine hydrops of bilateral inner ears
  • Labyrinthine hydrops of left inner ear
  • Labyrinthine hydrops of right inner ear
  • Meniere's disease of left inner ear
  • Meniere's disease of left inner ear in remission
  • Meniere's disease of right inner ear
  • Meniere's disease of right inner ear in remission

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

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.

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Convert H81.03 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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H81.03Overview

Is H81.03 (Meniere's disease) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Meniere's disease, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H81.03?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Meniere's disease, bilateral 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.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.