2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.22Vestibular neuronitis, left ear

ICD-10-CM Codes›H60–H95›H80-H83›H81

ICD-10-CM H81.22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H81.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for vestibular neuronitis, left ear. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as disorder of left vestibular nerve. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Diseases of inner ear and related conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H81.22
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Vestibular neuronitis, left ear
Short Description
Vestibular neuronitis, left ear
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H81.2
Vestibular neuronitis

Code Classification

ChapterH60–H95Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
SectionH80-H83Diseases of inner ear
CategoryH81Disorders of vestibular function
This CodeH81.22Vestibular neuronitis, left ear

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of left vestibular nerve
  • Persistent left vestibulopathy following vestibular neuronitis
  • Vestibular neuronitis of inner ear
  • Vestibular neuronitis of left inner ear

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

  • Vestibular Neuronitis

    idiopathic inflammation of the vestibular nerve, characterized clinically by the acute or subacute onset of vertigo; nausea; and imbalance. the cochlear nerve is typically spared and hearing loss and tinnitus do not usually occur. symptoms usually resolve over a period of days to weeks. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p304)

Patient EducationClinical

Dizziness and Vertigo

When you're dizzy, you may feel lightheaded, woozy, or disoriented. If you feel like you or the room are spinning, you have vertigo. These feelings may make you lose your balance.

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Convert H81.22 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
386.12 Vestibular neuronitis
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 H81.22Overview

Is H81.22 (Vestibular neuronitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report vestibular neuronitis, left ear on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H81.22?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, vestibular neuronitis, left ear converts to ICD-9-CM 386.12 (vestibular neuronitis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.