Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H81 is the diagnosis code for Disorders of vestibular function. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H81. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H81 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disorders of vestibular function". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H81 is located in Section H80-H83 — "Diseases of inner ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H81 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H81.0, H81.1, H81.2, H81.3, H81.4 and more.
Use H81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disorders of vestibular function" 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 Disorders of vestibular function is H81.
No, H81 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H81 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H81 include: epidemic vertigo (A88.1); vertigo NOS (R42).
Yes, H81 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.