H81.10
H81.10: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMunspecified
H81.10 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
- R42Dizziness and giddiness
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
H81.10 is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A57118Billing and Coding: Vestibular Function Tests
- A57434Billing and Coding: Vestibular and Audiologic Function Studies
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.