Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H82 is the diagnosis code for Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 H82. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H82 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H82 is located in Section H80-H83 — "Diseases of inner ear" within Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H82 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H82.1, H82.2, H82.3, H82.9.
Use H82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere" 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 Vertiginous syndromes in diseases classified elsewhere is H82.
No, H82 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H82 is in Chapter 8 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H82 include: epidemic vertigo (A88.1).
Yes, H82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.