H81Header code — not billable
Disorders of vestibular function
- Chapter
- 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
- Category
- H81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H81
H81.0Meniere's diseaseH81.01Meniere's disease, right earYesH81.02Meniere's disease, left earYesH81.03Meniere's disease, bilateralYesH81.09Meniere's disease, unspecified earYesH81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigoH81.10Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified earYesH81.11Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right earYesH81.12Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left earYesH81.13Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateralYesH81.2Vestibular neuronitisH81.20Vestibular neuronitis, unspecified earYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H81?
H81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Disorders of vestibular function.
Is H81 a billable code?
No. H81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H81 in?
H81 falls under Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process.
When did H81 become effective?
H81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H81?
H81 belongs to category H81, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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