R43.8Billable

Other 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

R43Disturbances of smell and tasteR43.0AnosmiaYesR43.1ParosmiaYesR43.2ParageusiaYesR43.9Unspecified disturbances of smell and tasteYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R43.8?

R43.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other disturbances of smell and taste.

Is R43.8 a billable code?

Yes. R43.8 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R43.8 in?

R43.8 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R43.8 become effective?

R43.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R43.8?

R43.8 belongs to category R43, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.