ICD-10-CM Code H81.20
Vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H81.20 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H812 is used to code Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, also known as otitis interna, vestibular neuronitis and vestibular neuritis, is inflammation of the inner ear. It results in vertigo and also possible hearing loss or ringing in the ears. It can occur as a single attack, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition that diminishes over three to six weeks. It may be associated with nausea, vomiting. Vestibular neuronitis may also be associated with eye nystagmus.
| Specialty: | Otorhinolaryngology |
| MeSH Codes: | D007762, D007762 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 386.3, 386.12 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #149 - Dysequilibrium.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H81.20 and a single ICD9 code, 386.12 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: H81.2 - Vestibular neuronitis