H81.10
BillableBenign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Brief episodes of severe spinning sensation that occur suddenly and are triggered by specific head movements, affecting an unspecified ear.
Coding Tips
- •This is a benign condition with good prognosis; document the specific head movements that trigger symptoms
- •Use this code only when the affected ear cannot be determined from the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H81Disorders of vestibular function└H81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigo└H81.10Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
└H81.10Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear