H81.4
Billable codeVertigo of central origin
The ICD-10 code for vertigo of central origin is H81.4.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Central positional nystagmus
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- H81.0Ménière's diseasenon-billable header
- H81.1Benign paroxysmal vertigonon-billable header
- H81.2Vestibular neuronitisnon-billable header
- H81.3Other peripheral vertigonon-billable header
- H81.8Other disorders of vestibular functionnon-billable header
- H81.9Unspecified disorder of vestibular functionnon-billable header
- H81.4Vertigo of central origin
Associated MS-DRGs
H81.4 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.