ICD-10 Code H83 – Other diseases of inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83 – Other diseases of inner ear
What it is
H83 covers inner ear disorders that are not classified elsewhere. Use it for documented inner ear disease when the record does not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include vertigo, hearing changes, tinnitus, or balance problems, depending on the specific inner ear condition.
When to use this code
Use H83 when the provider documents a nonspecific or other inner ear disease and no more detailed code is available. It also fits cases where the diagnosis is confirmed but the exact subtype is not stated. Check documentation before selecting this code.
Do not use for
Do not use H83 for disorders that have their own specific ICD-10-CM code, such as clearly identified hearing loss or vestibular diagnoses. Do not code it when the chart only describes symptoms without a diagnosed inner ear disorder.
Coding tip
Choose the most specific inner ear code first; use H83 only when the documentation supports an unspecified other inner ear disease.