R48.0

Billable

Dyslexia and alexia

R48.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dyslexia and alexia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R48
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a learning disability? Learning disabilities are conditions that affect the ability to learn. They can cause problems with: Understanding what people are saying Speaking Reading Writing Doing math Paying attention Often, children have more than one kind of learning disability. They may also have another condition, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This can make learning even more of a…

Read more about Learning Disabilities at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R48.0?
R48.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dyslexia and alexia". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R48.0 a billable code?
Yes — R48.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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