R43Header code — not billable
Disturbances of smell and taste
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R43
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R43?
R43 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Disturbances of smell and taste.
Is R43 a billable code?
No. R43 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R43 in?
R43 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R43 become effective?
R43 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R43?
R43 belongs to category R43, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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