Is ICD-10-CM code R68 billable?

No, R68 (Other general symptoms and signs) 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 R68 belong to?

R68 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R68Non-billable

Other general symptoms and signs

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable, 2 non-billable)

R68.0Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature R68.1Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancyhas subcodes R68.2Dry mouth, unspecified R68.3Clubbing of fingers R68.8Other general symptoms and signshas subcodes

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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

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

R50-R69General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)

R68Other general symptoms and signsNot billable

R68.0Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperatureBillable

R68.1Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancySubcodes

R68.2Dry mouth, unspecifiedBillable

R68.3Clubbing of fingersBillable

R68.8Other general symptoms and signsSubcodes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.