R48
Non-billableDyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
R48 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R48.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R48?
- R48 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R48 a billable code?
- No — R48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R48.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from R48?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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