H81.12
H81.12: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left ear
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft
H81.12 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for benign paroxysmal vertigo, left 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
H81.12 is named in 11 Medicare coverage policies: 11 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A53057Billing and Coding: Home Health Occupational Therapy
- A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
- A53064Billing and Coding: Outpatient Occupational Therapy
- A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.