R49 – Voice and resonance disorders
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice
ICD-10-CM code
R49
- Code
R49(claims format:R49)- Description
- Voice and resonance disorders
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under R49
R49 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- R49.0 – DysphoniaBillable
- R49.1 – AphoniaBillable
- R49.2 – Hypernasality and hyponasalityHeader (more codes below)
- R49.8 – Other voice and resonance disordersBillable
- R49.9 – Unspecified voice and resonance disorderBillable
Notes for R49
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- psychogenic voice and resonance disorders (F44.4)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R49?
R49 is the ICD-10-CM code for voice and resonance disorders, in the block R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).
Is R49 a billable code?
No. R49 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.