R43 ICD-10-CM Code: Disturbances of smell and taste
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R43Disturbances of smell and taste
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R43 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior (R40-R46)
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Category R43
Disturbances of smell and taste
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Code R43
Disturbances of smell and taste
More specific choices
Codes under R43
R43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R43.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R43.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R43.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R43.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R43.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R43 mean?
R43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disturbances of smell and taste.”
Is R43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R43 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R43 located in ICD-10-CM?
R43 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior (R40-R46) (R40–R46), under category R43, Disturbances of smell and taste.
What coding notes are listed for R43?
No inclusion terms are listed for R43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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