R42 — Dizziness and giddiness

R42

ICD-10 Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs & Abnormal Findings — illustrative image — Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Dizziness and giddiness include light-headedness and vertigo-like sensations, recorded while the cause is assessed.

Also called: dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness.

When this code is used

Used for dizziness and giddiness.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code R42 belongs to Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, which covers codes R00–R99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Dizziness

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code R42?

R42 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Dizziness and giddiness”. Dizziness and giddiness include light-headedness and vertigo-like sensations, recorded while the cause is assessed.

When is code R42 used?

Used for dizziness and giddiness. It belongs to Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM (Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.