ICD-10 Code H83.8X1 – Other specified diseases of right inner ear (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H83.8X1 – Other specified diseases of right inner ear
What it is
H83.8X1 identifies a documented disorder of the right inner ear that does not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis. Use it when the provider names a right-sided inner ear condition but gives no narrower code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Inner ear disorders may involve vertigo, imbalance, hearing changes, tinnitus, or other right-sided otologic findings, but you should code only what is explicitly documented.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record specifies an “other specified” disease of the right inner ear and no more precise diagnosis is available. It is appropriate for outpatient or inpatient documentation that clearly localizes the condition to the right side. If the provider later identifies a specific disorder, report that more exact code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left or bilateral inner ear disease, unspecified inner ear disorder, or conditions that belong in a different ear diagnosis category. Check documentation if the side or exact disorder is unclear.
Coding tip
Verify both the laterality and the phrase “other specified” before assigning H83.8X1.