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BillableDizziness and giddiness
R42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dizziness and giddiness. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is dizziness and vertigo? Dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing, but they are often mixed up. Dizziness can make you feel lightheaded, woozy or unsteady on your feet. Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning even when nothing is moving. These feelings may get worse when you walk, stand up, or move your head, and they can make you lose your balance . You may also have nausea, vomiting ,…
Read more about Dizziness and Vertigo at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Light-headedness
- •Vertigo NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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