Recurrent Falls ICD-10-CM Codes

Read this short guide to learn about the recurrent falls ICD codes you can use. Explore clinical and billing information here.

By Audrey Liz Perez on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Gale Alagos.

Use Code

What ICD-10 codes are used for recurrent falls?

There is only one recurrent falls ICD code you can use, and that is R29.6: Repeated falls. This is intended for use only on patients who have been confirmed to have fallen multiple times and are at risk of falling repeatedly in the future.

Please note that this ICD-10 code, under the code range R00-R99: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, is not valid as a principal diagnosis because recurrent falls are not a diagnosable disease or condition. It results from whatever underlying problems a patient has that have affected their mobility to the extent that they fall and are at risk of falls.

Instead, this ICD-10 code is used to describe the patient's status. In the case of this diagnosis code, the patient had fallen frequently before being examined, and the injuries resulting from these repeated falls further increased their risk of falling.

Which recurrent falls ICD codes are billable?

The lone recurrent falls-related ICD-10 code is valid and billable.

Clinical information

Recurrent falls are common in elderly adults and represent a significant public health concern. They often lead to severe injuries like fractures and head traumas, impacting the individual's independence and quality of life.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four older adults falls each year in the United States, but fewer than half report it to their doctor.
A combination of risk factors causes most falls, and the higher the number of risk factors a person has, the greater their chances of falling. Common factors include lower body weakness, difficulties with walking and balance, foot pain, or unsafe footwear.
Medical conditions, including heart disease, dementia, vision problems, arthritis, and neurological and muscular conditions, can increase the risk of falls.
Certain medications may also contribute to falls by causing dizziness, confusion, slowed reflexes, or reduced bone density.
Prevention strategies include regular physical activity, managing and evaluating medication use, enhancing the safety of living environments, and having annual vision checks.
Regular check-ups should be scheduled for elderly individuals to assess their increased fall risk and falling tendency. A detailed medical evaluation should be conducted to identify potential contributing factors if they have had recurrent falls.

Synonyms include

Elderly fall
Falls
Falls caused by medication
Falls infrequently
Recurrent falls
Finding of frequency of falls
Reduction in number of falls
Unexplained recurrent falls

Commonly asked questions

Here are some examples of problems that can cause mobility issues, and, in turn, heighten the risk of falling for a person: Arthritis, thyroid problems, heart problems, neurological disorders like stroke and Parkinson’s Disease, sprains, and having a falling history.

Healthcare professionals can conduct balance and mobility tests, such as the 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test, to assess a person's risk of falling. They can even conduct such tests to monitor patients over time to see if there are any reductions or increases in their risk of falling.

They will develop a care plan considering their patient’s falling risk. Their plan will likely include points related to providing support so that the patient can do activities of daily living, and even physical therapy and rehabilitation to help them recover from any injuries they may have sustained because of falling.

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