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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Benign Vertigo

ICD-10 Coding for Benign Vertigo

H81.10
H81.11
H81.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for benign 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 Vertigo

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear

Billable Code
H81.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of positional vertigo with positive Dix-Hallpike test

Applicable To

  • • BPPV without specified laterality

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear

Billable Code
H81.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Dix-Hallpike test on the right side
  • • Right-sided positional vertigo symptoms

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

  • • Positive Dix-Hallpike test on the left side
  • • Left-sided positional vertigo symptoms

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

  • • Positive Dix-Hallpike test on both sides
  • • Bilateral positional vertigo symptoms

Applicable To

  • • BPPV affecting both ears

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.810

Encounter for hearing exam

Use when audiometry is performed to rule out other conditions like Ménière’s disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benign vertigo?

The ICD-10 code for benign vertigo, specifically BPPV, ranges from H81.10 to H81.13, depending on the ear affected.

How is benign vertigo diagnosed?

Benign vertigo is diagnosed using the Dix-Hallpike test, which checks for nystagmus and vertigo symptoms triggered by head movements.

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