ICD Code H81.1

ICD code H81.1 is benign paroxysmal vertigo, a condition characterized by brief episodes of dizziness or spinning sensations caused by changes in head position, typically due to inner ear issues.

1. Recurrent episodes of vertigo lasting minutes to hours

2. Fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, typically affecting low frequencies

3. Tinnitus, often described as ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the affected ear

4. Aural fullness or pressure in the affected ear

5. Exclusion of other causes of vertigo and hearing loss through appropriate clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H81.1 include:

- 92540 (Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus, positional nystagmus, optokinetic nystagmus, and caloric vestibular testing)

- 92541 (Spontaneous nystagmus test, including gaze and fixation nystagmus, with recording)

- 92542 (Positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording)

- 92543 (Caloric vestibular test, each irrigation, with recording)

- 92544 (Optokinetic nystagmus test, with recording)

- 92545 (Oscillating tracking test, with recording)

- 92546 (Sinusoidal vertical axis rotational testing)

- 92547 (Use of vertical electrodes)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, depending on new or established patient and complexity)

- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation, if applicable for vestibular rehabilitation therapy)

- 97750 (Physical performance test or measurement, if applicable)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation and management of conditions related to ICD code H81.1.

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