R46.81 – Obsessive-compulsive behavior

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R46.81

Code: R46.81 (claims format: R4681)
Description: Obsessive-compulsive behavior
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R40-R46 Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior
Parent codes: R46 › R46.8

Notes for R46.81

Excludes1 (not coded here):

obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R46 – Symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

Excludes1 (not coded here):

appearance and behavior in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29)
mental and behavioral disorders (F01-F99)

Block R40-R46

Excludes2 (not included here):

symptoms and signs constituting part of a pattern of mental disorder (F01-F99)

Index terms for R46.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Behavior, obsessive-compulsive

Related codes in R46.8

R46.89 – Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behaviorBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R46.81?

R46.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for obsessive-compulsive behavior, in the block R40-R46 (Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior).

Is R46.81 a billable code?

Yes. R46.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R46.81 belong to?

It belongs to category R46 – Symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.