U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

R44 ICD-10-CM Code: Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

R44

Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where R44 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 18

    Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior (R40-R46)

  3. 3

    Category R44

    Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

  4. 4

    Code R44

    Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

More specific choices

Codes under R44

R44 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 R44.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for R44.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R44.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • alcoholic hallucinations (F10.151, F10.251, F10.951)
  • hallucinations in drug psychosis (F11-F19 with fifth to sixth characters 51)
  • hallucinations in mood disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.5, F32.3, F33.3)
  • hallucinations in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • disturbances of skin sensation (R20.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code R44 mean?

R44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions.”

Is R44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. R44 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 R44 located in ICD-10-CM?

R44 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 R44, Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions.

What coding notes are listed for R44?

No inclusion terms are listed for R44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: alcoholic hallucinations (F10.151, F10.251, F10.951); hallucinations in drug psychosis (F11-F19 with fifth to sixth characters 51); hallucinations in mood disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.5, F32.3, F33.3); hallucinations in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29). Excludes2 notes: disturbances of skin sensation (R20.-).

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