Aural vertigo, right ear

This code describes a type of vertigo originating from the inner ear, specifically affecting the right ear. Patients experience a sensation of spinning or imbalance, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or nystagmus, due to a disturbance in the vestibular system.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of aural vertigo localized to the right ear. This typically arises from conditions such as Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) affecting the right side.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right ear" to differentiate from bilateral or left-sided involvement.
• Do not confuse with central vertigo (R42) or other forms of dizziness without a clear aural origin.
• Code any underlying cause of the aural vertigo, such as Meniere's disease (H81.0-), as a primary diagnosis if applicable.