A88.1
BillableEpidemic vertigo
Epidemic vertigo
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •postpolio syndromeG14
- •sequelae of poliomyelitisB91
- •sequelae of viral encephalitisB94.1
- •viral encephalitis NOSA86
- •viral meningitis NOSA87.9
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Vestibular neuropathy
- Dysfunction of vestibular system
- Endemic paralytic vertigo
- Viral epidemic vertigo
- Paralyzing vertigo
- Epidemic vertigo (disorder)
- Acute epidemic vertigo
- Epidemic neurolabyrinthitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for epidemic vertigo?
The ICD-10-CM code for epidemic vertigo is A88.1. The full clinical description is "Epidemic vertigo". A88.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code A88.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A88.1 represents “Epidemic vertigo”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is A88.1 a billable code?
Yes, A88.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is A88.1 in?
A88.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A88.1?
A88.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; postpolio syndrome (G14); sequelae of poliomyelitis (B91); and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with A88.1?
Yes, when using A88.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does A88.1 map to?
A88.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 186738001, 445053006, 301848005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for A88.1?
A88.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5979911. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A88.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like epidemic vertigo affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A88.1?
A88.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1C8Y (Other specified viral infections of the central nervous system).
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