ICD-10 Code H81.0 – Ménière’s disease (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.0 – Ménière’s disease
What it is
H81.0 identifies Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that causes recurrent episodes of vertigo. It is typically associated with fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of ear fullness.
Clinical signs
Look for repeated attacks of spinning dizziness with unilateral or bilateral hearing changes, ringing in the ear, or pressure in the affected ear. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H81.0 when the provider documents Ménière’s disease or Ménière’s syndrome as the diagnosis. It is appropriate when the record supports a chronic inner-ear disorder with recurrent vertigo and related auditory symptoms. Check documentation if the note only says dizziness or vertigo without confirmation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific dizziness, isolated vertigo, or hearing loss without documented Ménière’s disease. If the diagnosis is uncertain, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign H81.0 only when the chart clearly names Ménière’s disease; symptom-only visits usually require a different code.