ICD-10 Code H81.8 – Other disorders of vestibular function (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.8 – Other disorders of vestibular function
What it is
H81.8 identifies vestibular disorders that do not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM code. Use it for documented inner-ear balance problems when the record names an unspecified or other vestibular condition.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings include vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and nystagmus when a vestibular disorder is present.
When to use this code
Use H81.8 when the clinician documents an “other” vestibular disorder and no more specific vestibular diagnosis is available. It is appropriate when the chart supports a balance-function problem of vestibular origin but does not name a distinct entity. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Ménière disease, or other specifically named vestibular disorders. If the condition is better described elsewhere, choose that code instead.
Coding tip
Before assigning H81.8, verify that the provider’s wording supports an “other” vestibular disorder rather than a more specific diagnosis.