Right vestibular neuronitis ICD-10-CM H81.21 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 149 Dysequilibrium Convert H81.21 to ICD-9-CM
A disorder characterized by dizziness, imbalance, nausea, and vision problems. Pathological processes of the vestibular labyrinth which contains part of the balancing apparatus. Patients with vestibular diseases show instability and are at risk of frequent falls.
2021 ICD-10-CM Codes H81*: Disorders of vestibular function. ICD-10-CM Codes. ›. H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process. ›.
Vestibular neuronitis, right ear 1 H81.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H81.21 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H81.21 - other international versions of ICD-10 H81.21 may differ.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H81.21 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Labyrinthitis, also known as otitis interna, vestibular neuronitis and vestibular neuritis, is inflammation of the inner ear. It results in vertigo and also possible hearing loss or ringing in the ears. It can occur as a single attack, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition that diminishes over three to six weeks.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H81.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
H81.20 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of vestibular neuronitis, unspecified ear. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Labyrinthitis, also known as otitis interna, vestibular neuronitis and vestibular neuritis, is inflammation of the inner ear. It results in vertigo and also possible hearing loss or ringing in the ears. It can occur as a single attack, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition that diminishes over three to six weeks. It may be associated with nausea, vomiting. Vestibular neuronitis may also be associated with eye nystagmus.
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Most of the neuropathy ICD 10 codes are located in Chapter-6 of ICD-10-CM manual which is “diseases of the nervous system”, code range G00-G 99
Peripheral neuropathy with diabetes should be coded as E11.42 (DM with polyneuropath), not e11.40 (DM with neuropathy).
Autonomic neuropathy symptoms can be heart intolerance, excess sweat or no sweat, blood pressure changes, bladder, bowel or digestive problems. Physician does a thorough physical examination including extremity neurological exam and noting vitals.
Neuropathic pain should be coded as neuralgia M79.2, not neuropathy.
Detailed history of the patient like symptoms, lifestyle and exposure to toxins may also help to diagnose neuropathy. Blood tests, CT, MRI, electromyography, nerve biopsy and skin biopsy are the tests used to confirm neuropathy.
Symptoms can vary in both peripheral and autonomic neuropathy because the nerves affected are different. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms can be tingling, sharp throbbing pain, lack of coordination, paralysis if motor nerves are affected. Autonomic neuropathy symptoms can be heart intolerance, excess sweat or no sweat, blood pressure changes, bladder, bowel or digestive problems.
Note: Neuropathy idiopathic indexes to G60.9 in the index of ICD-10 CM manual. Neuropathy is idiopathic when underlying cause is unknown. This has to be diagnosed by physician. A coder cannot assume it is idiopathic.