ICD-10-CM · R42
ICD-10 R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Dizziness.
Code
R42
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Dizziness.
Documentation requirements
- Description (vertigo vs lightheadedness)
- Triggers
Common related procedures
- BPPV maneuvers
- Cardiac workup
Common payer denial patterns
- Specify type when known
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R42 mean?
Dizziness and giddiness
When is this code documented?
Dizziness.
What documentation supports this code?
Description (vertigo vs lightheadedness); Triggers.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Specify type when known.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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