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ICD-10 Code H83.2X1: Labyrinthine dysfunction, right ear
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents labyrinthine dysfunction, right ear in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
8Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
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H80-H83Diseases of inner ear
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H83Other diseases of inner ear
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H83.2Labyrinthine dysfunction
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H83.2XLabyrinthine dysfunction
currentH83.2X
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92537high
CALORIC VESTIBULAR TEST WITH RECORDING, BILATERAL; BITHERMAL (IE, ONE WARM AND ONE COOL IRRIGATION IN EACH EAR FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR IRRIGATIONS)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92538high
CALORIC VESTIBULAR TEST WITH RECORDING, BILATERAL; MONOTHERMAL (IE, ONE IRRIGATION IN EACH EAR FOR A TOTAL OF TWO IRRIGATIONS)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92544high
OPTOKINETIC NYSTAGMUS TEST, BIDIRECTIONAL, FOVEAL OR PERIPHERAL STIMULATION, WITH RECORDING
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92545high
OSCILLATING TRACKING TEST, WITH RECORDING
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92542high
POSITIONAL NYSTAGMUS TEST, MINIMUM OF 4 POSITIONS, WITH RECORDING
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Labyrinthine dysfunction, right ear
Frequently asked questions
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