Referral for Otologic Evaluation for Patients with Acute or Chronic Dizziness - ICD-10-CM Quality Payment Program Measure
| Quality Measure | Description | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral for Otologic Evaluation for Patients with Acute or Chronic Dizziness | Percentage of patients aged birth and older referred to a physician (preferably a physician specially trained in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation subsequent to an audiologic evaluation after presenting with acute or chronic dizziness. | YES | Claims, Registry |
Linked ICD-10 Codes
The following ICD-10-CM codes are linked to the quality measure referral for otologic evaluation for patients with acute or chronic dizziness when used as part of a patient's medical record. This Quality Measure is part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP).
| ICD Code | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| H81.10 | Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear | Disorders of vestibular function (H81) |
| H81.11 | Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear | Disorders of vestibular function (H81) |
| H81.12 | Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear | Disorders of vestibular function (H81) |
| H81.13 | Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral | Disorders of vestibular function (H81) |
| R42 | Dizziness and giddiness | Dizziness and giddiness (R42) |