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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness and Giddiness

ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness and Giddiness

R42
H81.1x

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dizziness and Giddiness

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

  • • Dizziness without specific vestibular or neurological findings

Applicable To

  • • Lightheadedness
  • • Non-rotatory dizziness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of dizziness to avoid misuse.

Benign paroxysmal vertigo

Non-Billable
H81.1x
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Positional vertigo

Important Notes

  • • Document positional triggers and test results clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dizziness and giddiness?

The ICD-10 code for dizziness and giddiness is R42. It is used for non-specific dizziness without a more specific underlying condition.

When should R42 be used instead of H81.1x?

R42 should be used when dizziness is non-specific and not due to a condition like benign paroxysmal vertigo, which is coded as H81.1x.

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