2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.09Meniere's disease, unspecified ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H80-H83›H81

ICD-10-CM H81.09
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H81.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Meniere's disease, unspecified ear. 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
H81.09
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Meniere's disease, unspecified ear
Short Description
Meniere's disease, unspecified 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 CodeH81.09Meniere's disease, unspecified ear

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Active cochlear Ménière's disease
  • Active cochleovestibular Ménière's disease
  • Active Ménière's disease
  • Active vestibular Ménière's disease
  • Cochlear hydrops
  • Cochlear Ménière syndrome
  • Endolymphatic hydrops
  • Familial Ménière disease
  • Inactive Ménière's disease
  • Labyrinthine hydrops
  • Ménière's disease
  • Secondary endolymphatic hydrops
  • Vertebrobasilar ischemic vertigo
  • Vestibular Ménière syndrome

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

  • Endolymphatic Hydrops

    an accumulation of endolymph in the inner ear (labyrinth) leading to buildup of pressure and distortion of intralabyrinthine structures, such as cochlea and semicircular canals. it is characterized by sensorineural hearing loss; tinnitus; and sometimes vertigo.

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 H81.09 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 H81.09Overview

Is H81.09 (Meniere's disease) a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H81.09?

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

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.