H81.09
BillableMénière's disease, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of severe dizziness, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of fullness, but the specific ear affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when Ménière's disease is diagnosed but laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to determine which ear(s) are affected for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└H81Disorders of vestibular function└H81.0Ménière's disease└H81.09Ménière's disease, unspecified ear
└H81.09Ménière's disease, unspecified ear