R48.9 – Unspecified symbolic dysfunctions
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice
ICD-10-CM code
R48.9
- Code
R48.9(claims format:R489)- Description
- Unspecified symbolic dysfunctions
- 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
- R47-R49 Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice
- Parent codes
- R48
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
R48 – Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)
Index terms for R48.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R48
- R48.0 – Dyslexia and alexiaBillable
- R48.1 – AgnosiaBillable
- R48.2 – ApraxiaBillable
- R48.3 – Visual agnosiaBillable
- R48.8 – Other symbolic dysfunctionsBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R48.9?
R48.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified symbolic dysfunctions, in the block R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).
Is R48.9 a billable code?
Yes. R48.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R48.9 belong to?
It belongs to category R48 – Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified.
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.