R48.0Billable

Dyslexia and alexia

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R48
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R48

R48Dyslexia and oth symbolic dysfunctions, NECR48.1AgnosiaYesR48.2ApraxiaYesR48.3Visual agnosiaYesR48.8Other symbolic dysfunctionsYesR48.9Unspecified symbolic dysfunctionsYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R48.0?

R48.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Dyslexia and alexia.

Is R48.0 a billable code?

Yes. R48.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R48.0 in?

R48.0 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R48.0 become effective?

R48.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R48.0?

R48.0 belongs to category R48, which includes 6 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.