Meniere's disease, unspecified ear

This code identifies Meniere's disease, a chronic inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and aural fullness. It signifies that the specific ear affected (left or right) has not been documented or determined.

Use this code when the medical record clearly diagnoses Meniere's disease but does not specify laterality. This applies to initial diagnoses or follow-up visits where the affected ear is not explicitly stated. Documentation should include symptoms consistent with Meniere's, such as recurrent vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

• Avoid using this code if the medical record specifies the affected ear; instead, use the more specific laterality codes.
• Do not confuse Meniere's disease with other vestibular disorders like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or labyrinthitis.
• Ensure documentation supports all four classic symptoms of Meniere's disease for accurate coding.