H81

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Disorders of vestibular function

Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

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

Child Codes (7)

H81.0Ménière's diseaseHeader H81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigoHeader H81.2Vestibular neuronitisHeader H81.3Other peripheral vertigoHeader H81.4Vertigo of central origin✓ Billable H81.8Other disorders of vestibular functionHeader H81.9Unspecified disorder of vestibular functionHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code H81 represents disorders of vestibular function. This code falls under the Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code H81?

ICD-10-CM code H81 is "Disorders of vestibular function". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).

Is H81 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, H81 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with H81?

H81 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeH81

BillableNo — Header code

CategoryDiseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)

Excludes12 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes7

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)