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H81.10 — Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear
H81.10
What this code means
Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) causes brief spinning sensations when the head moves, from loose crystals in the inner ear.
Also called: bppv, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
When this code is used
Used for benign paroxysmal vertigo of an unspecified ear.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code H81.10 belongs to Chapter 8: Diseases of the ear and mastoid process, which covers codes H60–H95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H81.10?
H81.10 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Benign paroxysmal vertigo, unspecified ear”. Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) causes brief spinning sensations when the head moves, from loose crystals in the inner ear.
When is code H81.10 used?
Used for benign paroxysmal vertigo of an unspecified ear. It belongs to Chapter 8 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the ear and mastoid process).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.