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R29.810

Billable

Facial weakness

R29.810 is the ICD-10-CM code for Facial weakness. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R29.81
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they can affect sight, speech, breathing and your ability to swallow. Fractures (broken bones), especially in the bones of your nose, cheekbone and jaw , are common facial injuries. Certain diseases also lead to facial disorders. For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain,…

Read more about Facial Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗
Neuromuscular Disorders ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •Facial droop

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •Bell's palsy (G51.0)
  • •facial weakness following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -92)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.810?
R29.810 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Facial weakness". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R29.810 a billable code?
Yes — R29.810 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R29.810?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Bell's palsy (G51.0); facial weakness following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -92).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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