H82 - Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere

Version 2023
Non-Billable Code
ICD-10:H82
Short Description:Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere
Long Description:Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60–H95)
    • Diseases of inner ear (H80-H83)
      • Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere (H82)

H82 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere

Non-specific codes like H82 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use H82.1 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, right ear
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use H82.2 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use H82.3 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use H82.9 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to this diagnosis code:


Code First

Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

Patient Education


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.

Dizziness can have many different causes. A sudden drop in blood pressure or being dehydrated can make you dizzy. Many people feel lightheaded if they get up too quickly from sitting or lying down. Certain medicines and problems with your inner ear may cause dizziness. So can motion sickness. Sometimes dizziness can be a symptom of other disorders.

As people get older, they may have more health problems and take more medicines. This makes them more likely to have problems with dizziness and balance.

Dizziness usually gets better by itself or is easily treated. If you are dizzy often, you should see your health care provider to find the cause.

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Code History

Previous Code: H81.93

Next Code: H82.1