R48

Non-billable

Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified

R48 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R48.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R48?
R48 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R48 a billable code?
No — R48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R48.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R48?
R48 has 6 more specific child codes, including R48.0, R48.1, R48.2.
What is excluded from R48?
Excludes1 (not coded here): specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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