H83.02
BillableLabyrinthitis, left 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 left side, causing dizziness, hearing loss, and balance problems.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left ear in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Labyrinthitis may be viral or bacterial; review documentation for infectious organism if present for additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└H83Other diseases of inner ear└H83.0Labyrinthitis└H83.02Labyrinthitis, left ear
└H83.02Labyrinthitis, left ear