H81.09 ICD-10-CM Code: Ménière's disease, unspecified ear
H81.09 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Ménière's disease, unspecified ear” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
H81.09Ménière's disease, unspecified ear
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than H81.09
View subcategoryH81.09 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Coding tips for H81.09
The same condition with the side named
This code leaves the side unspecified, which should be rare. When the note says which side, use that side’s code.
Where H81.09 sits
- 1
Chapter 8
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of inner ear (H80-H83)
- 3
Category H81
Disorders of vestibular function
- 4
Subcategory H81.0
Ménière's disease
- 5
Code H81.09
Ménière's disease, unspecified ear
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H81.09.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H81.09.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H81.09.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H81.09.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H81.09.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H81.09 mean?
H81.09 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Ménière's disease, unspecified ear.”
Is H81.09 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H81.09 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is H81.09 located in ICD-10-CM?
H81.09 is listed in Chapter 8, Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95), within Diseases of inner ear (H80-H83) (H80–H83), under category H81, Disorders of vestibular function and subcategory H81.0, Ménière's disease.
What coding notes are listed for H81.09?
No inclusion terms are listed for H81.09 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.