ICD-10-CM R43.9: Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R43.9

Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste

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About ICD-10-CM Code R43.9 (Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste)

ICD-10-CM code R43.9 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 R43.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R43.9 - Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste. 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 Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste.