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

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R44

Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R44

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • 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: Not Included Here

disturbances of skin sensation (R20.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R44):

R44.0 - Auditory hallucinations R44.1 - Visual hallucinations R44.2 - Other hallucinations R44.3 - Hallucinations, unspecified R44.8 - Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions R44.9 - Unspecified symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions

About ICD-10-CM Code R44 (Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions)

ICD-10-CM code R44 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 R44 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R44 - Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions. 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 general sensations and perceptions.