R48 — Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
Is R48 billable?
No — R48 is a non-billable header code. R48 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath R48.
R48 at a glance
| Code | R48 |
|---|---|
| Description | Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with R48 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R48, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R48 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R48? (6)
How long has R48 existed?
R48 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.