H83.01
BillableLabyrinthitis, right ear
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth) on the right side, causing dizziness, hearing loss, and balance problems.
Coding Tips
- •Determine if labyrinthitis is viral or bacterial, as this affects treatment; document the causative organism if identified
- •Distinguish from labyrinthitis ossificans (H83.02) which involves bone formation in the labyrinth
Code Hierarchy
└H83Other diseases of inner ear└H83.0Labyrinthitis└H83.01Labyrinthitis, right ear
└H83.01Labyrinthitis, right ear