H81.8: Other disorders of vestibular function
Your inner ear is not working properly. You feel very dizzy as a result.
The inner ear is vital for hearing and balance. Sounds and information relating to balance are perceived in the inner ear. This information is routed via nerves to the brain. The information is processed in the brain.
Your inner ear is not working properly. This may cause dizziness, for example. There may be other symptoms too, such as nausea and vomiting. The eyes sometimes move involuntarily.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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