R29.6 – Repeated falls

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R29.6

Code: R29.6 (claims format: R296)
Description: Repeated falls
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R25-R29 Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
Parent codes: R29

Notes for R29.6

Applicable to:

Falling
Tendency to fall

Excludes2 (not included here):

at risk for falling (Z91.81)
history of falling (Z91.81)

Index terms for R29.6

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R29

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R29.2 – Abnormal reflexBillable
R29.3 – Abnormal postureBillable
R29.4 – Clicking hipBillable
R29.5 – Transient paralysisBillable
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R29.8 – Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systemsHeader
R29.9 – Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systemsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.6?

R29.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for repeated falls, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).

Is R29.6 a billable code?

Yes. R29.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R29.6 belong to?

It belongs to category R29 – Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.