ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R68.2
Dry mouth, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R68.2
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- dry mouth due to dehydration (E86.0)
- dry mouth due to Sjögren syndrome (M35.0-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
salivary gland hyposecretion (K11.7)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R68.2 (Dry mouth)
ICD-10-CM code R68.2 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 R68.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R68.2 - Dry mouth, unspecified. 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 Dry mouth related to unspecified.