R68.2 – Dry mouth, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · General symptoms and signs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R68.2
Code
R68.2 (claims format: R682)
Description
Dry mouth, unspecified
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
R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
Parent codes
R68

Notes for R68.2

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)

Index terms for R68.2

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

Related codes in R68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R68.2?

R68.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for dry mouth, unspecified, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R68.2 a billable code?

Yes. R68.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R68.2 belong to?

It belongs to category R68 – Other general symptoms and signs.

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.