ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R41.8
Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R41.8
- altered level of consciousness (R40.-)
- altered mental status due to known condition - code to condition
- delirium NOS (R41.0)
intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
cognitive deficits as sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.01-, I69.11-, I69.21-, I69.31-, I69.81-, I69.91-)
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (F90.-)
- the underlying condition, if known, such as:
- schizophrenia (F20.-)
Senility NOS
Change in mental status NOS
IQ level 71 to 84
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R41.8 (Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness)
ICD-10-CM code R41.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R41.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R41.8 - Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness.