H81.1 – Benign paroxysmal vertigo

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of inner ear

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H81.1

Code: H81.1 (claims format: H811)
Description: Benign paroxysmal vertigo
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block: H80-H83 Diseases of inner ear
Parent codes: H81

Billable codes under H81.1

H81.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H81.10 – Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified earBillable
H81.11 – Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right earBillable
H81.12 – Benign paroxysmal vertigo, left earBillable
H81.13 – Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateralBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H81 – Disorders of vestibular function

Excludes1 (not coded here):

epidemic vertigo (A88.1)
vertigo NOS (R42)

Index terms for H81.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Vertigo, benign paroxysmal

Related codes in H81

H81.0 – Meniere's diseaseHeader
H81.2 – Vestibular neuronitisHeader
H81.3 – Other peripheral vertigoHeader
H81.4 – Vertigo of central originBillable
H81.8 – Other disorders of vestibular functionHeader
H81.9 – Unspecified disorder of vestibular functionHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H81.1?

H81.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for benign paroxysmal vertigo, in the block H80-H83 (Diseases of inner ear).

Is H81.1 a billable code?

No. H81.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H81.1 belong to?

It belongs to category H81 – Disorders of vestibular function.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.