ICD-10-CM R48: Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R48

Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R48

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81.-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

visual object agnosia (R48.3)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

apraxia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -90)

Inclusion Terms
  • Astereognosia (astereognosis)
  • Autotopagnosia
Inclusion Terms
  • Prosopagnosia
  • Simultanagnosia (asimultagnosia)
Inclusion Terms
  • Acalculia
  • Agraphia

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R48):

About ICD-10-CM Code R48 (Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions)

ICD-10-CM code R48 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 R48 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R48 - Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified. 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 Dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions related to not elsewhere classified.