R48 ICD-10-CM Code: Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R48Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R48 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 speech and voice (R47-R49)
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Category R48
Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
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Code R48
Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified
Codes under R48
R48 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R48.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R48.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R48.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R48.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R48 mean?
R48 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified.”
Is R48 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R48 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 R48 located in ICD-10-CM?
R48 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice (R47-R49) (R47–R49), under category R48, Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for R48?
No inclusion terms are listed for R48 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.