Other peripheral vertigo
ICD-10 H81.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other peripheral vertigo.
Other peripheral vertigo refers to a variety of conditions that cause dizziness or a sensation of spinning, which are not classified under more specific types of peripheral vertigo such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or Meniere's disease. This condition can arise from various etiologies, including vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, or ototoxicity due to medications. Patients may present with symptoms such as spinning sensations, imbalance, nausea, and sometimes hearing loss. The clinical evaluation typically involves a thorough history, physical examination, and may include vestibular function tests, audiometry, and imaging studies to rule out central causes of vertigo. Management strategies may include vestibular rehabilitation therapy, medications for symptomatic relief, and addressing any underlying conditions. Accurate coding is essential for proper reimbursement and to reflect the complexity of the patient's condition.
Detailed history of symptoms, results of vestibular testing, and any imaging studies performed.
Patients presenting with acute vertigo, chronic dizziness, or post-viral vestibular dysfunction.
Ensure documentation reflects the specific type of peripheral vertigo and any associated hearing loss.
Comprehensive neurological examination findings, differential diagnoses considered, and any relevant imaging results.
Patients with vertigo that may have a central cause or those with complex vestibular disorders.
Document any neurological deficits that may help differentiate peripheral from central causes.
Used when evaluating a patient for peripheral vertigo.
Document the specific tests performed and the rationale for testing.
Otolaryngologists and neurologists often perform these tests.
H81.3 is used for other types of peripheral vertigo that do not fit into more specific categories like H81.1, which is specifically for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
