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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness

ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness

R42
H81.11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dizziness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Disequilibrium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness

Use ICD-10 code R42 for dizziness and giddiness, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dizziness and giddiness

Billable Code
R42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No specific diagnosis after initial evaluation
documentation:
  • • Detailed symptom description without identified cause

Applicable To

  • • Lightheadedness
  • • Giddiness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of R42 by ruling out specific causes.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo, right ear

Billable Code
H81.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Dix-Hallpike maneuver
  • • Absence of central nystagmus

Applicable To

  • • BPPV

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented correctly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I95.1

Orthostatic hypotension

Use when dizziness is due to blood pressure changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dizziness?

The ICD-10 code for dizziness is R42, used when no specific cause is identified. For specific conditions like BPPV, use H81.11.

How should dizziness be documented for ICD-10 coding?

Document dizziness with specific details such as duration, triggers, and associated symptoms to support accurate ICD-10 coding.

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