Meniere's disease, left ear

This code signifies Meniere's disease affecting the left ear. It is a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness, specifically localized to the left side.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of Meniere's disease with symptoms and findings lateralized to the left ear. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the characteristic symptoms and diagnostic test results confirming the condition's presence in the left ear.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "left ear" to support this laterality.
• Do not use this code for Meniere's disease affecting the right ear (H81.01) or bilateral involvement (H81.03).
• Consider co-reporting codes for associated symptoms like specific types of hearing loss or tinnitus if separately documented and treated.