ICD-10 Code H83.0 – Labyrinthitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.0 – Labyrinthitis
What it is
H83.0 identifies labyrinthitis, an inflammation or disorder of the inner ear labyrinth. It is used when the condition affects balance and sometimes hearing, based on documented diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings include vertigo, dizziness, nausea, imbalance, and possible hearing changes or tinnitus.
When to use this code
Use H83.0 when the clinician documents labyrinthitis as the cause of the patient’s inner ear symptoms. It is appropriate when the record supports an inflammatory labyrinth disorder rather than a general dizziness complaint. If the note only says vertigo or ear pain, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific dizziness, syncope, or hearing loss without documented labyrinthitis. Check documentation if the provider instead describes vestibular neuritis or another distinct ear disorder.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider’s exact inner ear diagnosis, because symptom-only documentation is not enough for H83.0.