H81.8X2
BillableOther disorders of vestibular function, left ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a balance or inner ear disorder affecting the left ear that doesn't fit into other specific vestibular categories. The vestibular system helps control balance and spatial orientation, so problems with it can cause dizziness, vertigo, or difficulty with coordination.
Coding Tips
- •Use the 7th character '2' to specify left ear involvement; verify documentation clearly indicates left ear laterality before coding
- •This is an 'other' category (H81.8X), so ensure the specific vestibular disorder doesn't fit better into more specific codes like H81.0-H81.3 before assigning this code
Code Hierarchy
└H81Disorders of vestibular function└H81.8Other disorders of vestibular function└H81.8XOther disorders of vestibular function└H81.8X2Other disorders of vestibular function, left ear
└H81.8X2Other disorders of vestibular function, left ear