Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H81.391 is the diagnosis code for Other peripheral vertigo, right ear. This code falls under the section "Diseases of inner ear" within Chapter 8 — Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H81.391 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H81.391 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H81.391 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other peripheral vertigo, right ear". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H81.391 is H81.39 ("Other peripheral vertigo"). H81.391 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H81.391 is located in Section H80-H83 — "Diseases of inner ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H81.391 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other peripheral vertigo, right ear" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other peripheral vertigo, right ear is H81.391.
Yes, H81.391 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H81.391 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H81.391 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.