R49.8 – Other voice and resonance disorders

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R49.8

Code: R49.8 (claims format: R498)
Description: Other voice and resonance disorders
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: R49

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R49 – Voice and resonance disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

psychogenic voice and resonance disorders (F44.4)

Index terms for R49.8

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

Related codes in R49

R49.0 – DysphoniaBillable
R49.1 – AphoniaBillable
R49.2 – Hypernasality and hyponasalityHeader
R49.9 – Unspecified voice and resonance disorderBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R49.8?

R49.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other voice and resonance disorders, in the block R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).

Is R49.8 a billable code?

Yes. R49.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R49.8 belong to?

It belongs to category R49 – Voice and resonance disorders.

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.