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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vertigo Not Otherwise Specified

ICD-10 Coding for Vertigo Not Otherwise Specified

R42

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for vertigo not otherwise specified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Dizziness NOS
Unspecified Vertigo
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vertigo Not Otherwise Specified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vertigo Not Otherwise Specified

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:
  • • Negative results on vestibular and neurologic tests
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'no identifiable cause' in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Vertigo NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'no identifiable cause' for vertigo.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.10

Hearing exam

Use if audiometry is performed.

R55

Syncope

Use if presyncopal dizziness is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vertigo not otherwise specified?

The ICD-10 code for vertigo not otherwise specified is R42, used when vertigo is present without a specific identifiable cause.

When should R42 be used for vertigo?

R42 should be used when vertigo is present without a specific identifiable cause, supported by negative vestibular and neurologic testing.

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