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H81.13

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Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

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 both ears.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral BPPV is uncommon; ensure documentation clearly indicates symptoms affecting both ears
  • •Do not use this code if symptoms are unilateral; use the appropriate single-ear code instead

Code Hierarchy

└H81Disorders of vestibular function└H81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigo└H81.13Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral
└H81.13Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

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