R48: Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
Codes under R48 (Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R48.0 | Dyslexia and alexia | ✓ |
| R48.0 | Dyslexia and alexia | ✓ |
| R48.1 | Agnosia | ✓ |
| R48.1 | Agnosia | ✓ |
| R48.2 | Apraxia | ✓ |
| R48.2 | Apraxia | ✓ |
| R48.3 | Visual agnosia | ✓ |
| R48.3 | Visual agnosia | ✓ |
| R48.8 | Other symbolic dysfunctions | ✓ |
| R48.8 | Other symbolic dysfunctions | ✓ |
| R48.9 | Unspecified symbolic dysfunctions | ✓ |
| R48.9 | Unspecified symbolic dysfunctions | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R48?
R48 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is R48 a billable code?
No — R48 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R48.0 — Dyslexia and alexia). 12 of the 12 codes under R48 are billable.
What codes fall under R48?
R48 includes R48.0, R48.0, R48.1, R48.1, R48.2, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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