All ICD10 Codes
H81Not billable, use a more specific code below

Disorders of vestibular function

In Diseases of inner ear (H80-H83), chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process

29 billable codes under H81: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

  • epidemic vertigo (A88.1)
  • vertigo NOS (R42)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 8 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.

Read Section I.C.8 (page 49)

All codes under H81

H81 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

H81 MS-DRG

As the principal diagnosis, all 29 billable codes under H81 group to MS-DRG 149 (v44.0).

Other codes that refer to H81

Notes on these codes point to H81.

  • R42 Excludes1: vertiginous syndromes (H81.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Balance Problems

Have you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room is spinning around you? If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem. Balance problems can make you feel unsteady. You may also have blurred vision, confusion, and disorientation. They are one cause of falls and fall-related injuries, such as a hip fracture (broken hip).

Read more about balance problems on MedlinePlus

Dizziness and Vertigo

Dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing, but they are often mixed up. These feelings may get worse when you walk, stand up, or move your head, and they can make you lose your balance. You may also have nausea, vomiting, sweating, trouble walking, or ringing in your ears.

Read more about dizziness and vertigo on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.