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H81.12

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Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left 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 the left ear.

Coding Tips

  • •Note the duration of vertigo episodes (typically 30 seconds to a few minutes) in the medical record
  • •Verify left ear laterality is clearly documented in the clinical notes

Code Hierarchy

└H81Disorders of vestibular function└H81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigo└H81.12Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear
└H81.12Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear

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