Disorders of vestibular function (H81) ICD-10-CM
The H81 code range covers disorders of vestibular function with 39 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 29 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
Codes in the H81 Range 39 codes · 29 billable
- H81 Disorders of vestibular functionNon-billable
- H81.0 Meniere's diseaseNon-billable
- H81.01 Meniere's disease, right ear
- H81.02 Meniere's disease, left ear
- H81.03 Meniere's disease, bilateral
- H81.09 Meniere's disease, unspecified ear
- H81.1 Benign paroxysmal vertigoNon-billable
- H81.10 Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
- H81.11 Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear
- H81.12 Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear
- H81.13 Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral
- H81.2 Vestibular neuronitisNon-billable
- H81.20 Vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear
- H81.21 Vestibular neuronitis, right ear
- H81.22 Vestibular neuronitis, left ear
- H81.23 Vestibular neuronitis, bilateral
- H81.3 Other peripheral vertigoNon-billable
- H81.31 Aural vertigoNon-billable
- H81.311 Aural vertigo, right ear
- H81.312 Aural vertigo, left ear
- H81.313 Aural vertigo, bilateral
- H81.319 Aural vertigo, unspecified ear
- H81.39 Other peripheral vertigoNon-billable
- H81.391 Other peripheral vertigo, right ear
- H81.392 Other peripheral vertigo, left ear
- H81.393 Other peripheral vertigo, bilateral
- H81.399 Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear
- H81.4 Vertigo of central origin
- H81.8 Other disorders of vestibular functionNon-billable
- H81.8X Other disorders of vestibular functionNon-billable
- H81.8X1 Other disorders of vestibular function, right ear
- H81.8X2 Other disorders of vestibular function, left ear
- H81.8X3 Other disorders of vestibular function, bilateral
- H81.8X9 Other disorders of vestibular function, unspecified ear
- H81.9 Unspecified disorder of vestibular functionNon-billable
- H81.90 Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, unspecified ear
- H81.91 Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, right ear
- H81.92 Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, left ear
- H81.93 Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, bilateral
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the H81 range.
Meniere Disease
A disease of the inner ear (LABYRINTH) that is characterized by fluctuating SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS; TINNITUS; episodic VERTIGO; and aural fullness. It is the most common form of endolymphatic hydrops.
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)
About the H81 Code Range
These inner ear disorders include Ménière's disease, vertigo, and other problems with vestibular function.
The categories distinguish Ménière's disease (H81.0), benign paroxysmal vertigo (H81.1), and vestibular neuronitis (H81.2). Peripheral vertigo (H81.3) separates aural vertigo from other peripheral vertigo. Vertigo of central origin has its own code, H81.4. The remaining categories identify other (H81.8) or unspecified (H81.9) vestibular-function disorders. Most subdivisions distinguish the right ear, left ear, both ears, or an unspecified ear.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H81 range?
Of the 39 codes in this range, 29 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H81 range classify?
The range classifies disorders of vestibular function. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
