ICD-10 Code H83.8 – Other specified diseases of inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.8 – Other specified diseases of inner ear
What it is
Use this code for inner ear disorders that are documented but do not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM category. It is a residual diagnosis for unusual or otherwise specified inner ear conditions.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Inner ear disease may present with vertigo, hearing changes, tinnitus, or balance problems, but you should code only when the provider identifies an unspecified or other specified inner ear disorder.
When to use this code
Use H83.8 when the record names a specific inner ear condition that is not indexed to a different code, or when the provider states “other specified” inner ear disease. It may apply when the diagnosis is established but the exact subtype is not separately listed. Check documentation for laterality or associated conditions if reported.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for disorders with a more specific ICD-10-CM option, such as Ménière disease or labyrinthitis. Do not use it when the documentation is too vague and no inner ear disorder is actually identified.
Coding tip
Search the tabular list first; if a more specific inner ear code exists, use that instead of H83.8.