ICD-10 Code H81.391 – Other peripheral vertigo, right ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H81.391 – Other peripheral vertigo, right ear
What it is
H81.391 identifies peripheral vertigo affecting the right ear when the specific cause is not otherwise classified. Use it for dizziness or spinning sensations linked to the peripheral vestibular system.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see vertigo, imbalance, nausea, or symptoms triggered by head movement, with findings suggesting a right-sided peripheral vestibular source.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other peripheral vertigo and specifies the right ear. It fits cases where the vertigo is vestibular in origin but does not match a more specific ICD-10 diagnosis. If the note does not clearly identify laterality or peripheral origin, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for central vertigo, nonspecific dizziness, or vertigo without right-ear involvement. If the diagnosis is more specific, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both peripheral origin and right-ear laterality in the provider note before assigning H81.391.