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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Benign Positional Vertigo

ICD-10 Coding for Benign Positional Vertigo

H81.11
H81.12
H81.13

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for benign positional vertigo includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
BPPV
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Benign Positional Vertigo

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Benign Positional Vertigo

Use ICD-10 code H81.11 for benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear

Billable Code
H81.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed right-sided BPPV through testing

Applicable To

  • • BPPV affecting the right ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear

Billable Code
H81.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed left-sided BPPV through testing

Applicable To

  • • BPPV affecting the left ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

Billable Code
H81.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed bilateral BPPV through testing

Applicable To

  • • BPPV affecting both ears

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear

Billable Code
H81.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms suggest BPPV but laterality not determined

Applicable To

  • • BPPV without specified laterality

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R42

Dizziness and giddiness

Use if symptoms are present but BPPV is not yet confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benign positional vertigo?

The ICD-10 code for benign positional vertigo is H81.1-, with specific codes for right (H81.11), left (H81.12), and bilateral (H81.13) involvement.

How do you document benign positional vertigo?

Document specific head movements that trigger vertigo and results of Dix-Hallpike or supine roll tests, including laterality.

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