What is the correct code assigned for a patient with Ménière's disease of the left ear?
A) H81.01
B) H81.02
C) H81.03
D) H81.09

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Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, and fluctuating hearing loss. The correct code for Ménière's disease of the left ear is H81.02. The fourth character specifies the affected ear, with 0 indicating unspecified, 1 indicating right, and 2 indicating left. The other options (H81.01, H81.03, H81.09) are for other types of Ménière's disease or for disorders of the ear not specific to Ménière's disease.

What Is the Correct Code Assigned for a Patient with Ménière's