R45.8Header code — not billable
Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R45
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R45
R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional stateR45.0NervousnessYesR45.1Restlessness and agitationYesR45.2UnhappinessYesR45.3Demoralization and apathyYesR45.4Irritability and angerYesR45.5HostilityYesR45.6Violent behaviorYesR45.7State of emotional shock and stress, unspecifiedYesR45.81Low self-esteemYesR45.82WorriesYesR45.83Excessive crying of child, adolescent or adultYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R45.8?
R45.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state.
Is R45.8 a billable code?
No. R45.8 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 R45.8 in?
R45.8 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R45.8 become effective?
R45.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R45.8?
R45.8 belongs to category R45, which includes 12 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.