R68.2

Billable

Dry mouth, unspecified

R68.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dry mouth, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R68
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 saliva? Saliva, or spit, is made by your salivary glands. It helps keep you and your mouth healthy. For example: It moistens and breaks down the foods you eat, which makes it easier for you to chew and swallow. It washes away small food pieces from your teeth and gums, which helps fight against tooth decay . It contains minerals such as calcium and phosphate, which can also help fight tooth decay. It…

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • dry mouth due to dehydration (E86.0)
  • dry mouth due to Sjögren syndrome (M35.0-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • salivary gland hyposecretion (K11.7)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R68.2?
R68.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dry mouth, unspecified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R68.2 a billable code?
Yes — R68.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R68.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): dry mouth due to dehydration (E86.0); dry mouth due to Sjögren syndrome (M35.0-).

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

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