Is ICD-10-CM code R48 billable?

No, R48 (Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code R48 belong to?

R48 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R48Non-billable

Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice (R47-R49)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (6 billable)

R48.0Dyslexia and alexia R48.1Agnosia R48.2Apraxia R48.3Visual agnosia R48.8Other symbolic dysfunctions R48.9Unspecified symbolic dysfunctions

CH18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

R47-R49Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice (R47-R49)

R48Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classifiedNot billable

R48.0Dyslexia and alexiaBillable

R48.1AgnosiaBillable

R48.2ApraxiaBillable

R48.3Visual agnosiaBillable

R48.8Other symbolic dysfunctionsBillable

R48.9Unspecified symbolic dysfunctionsBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.