2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H82Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere
H82 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H82.1, H82.2, H82.3, and H82.9.
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Specific Coding for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhereOverview
Non-specific codes like H82 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use H82.1 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, right ear
Use H82.2 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, left ear
Use H82.3 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, bilateral
Use H82.9 for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified ear
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Code First
- underlying disease
Type 1 Excludes
- epidemic vertigo A88.1
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.
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.
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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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Questions About H82Overview
Is H82 (Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere need a more specific code from this category, such as H82.1, H82.2, and H82.3.
