R49Header code — not billable

Voice and resonance disorders

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R49
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R49

R49.0DysphoniaYesR49.1AphoniaYesR49.2Hypernasality and hyponasalityR49.21HypernasalityYesR49.22HyponasalityYesR49.8Other voice and resonance disordersYesR49.9Unspecified voice and resonance disorderYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R49?

R49 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Voice and resonance disorders.

Is R49 a billable code?

No. R49 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 R49 in?

R49 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R49 become effective?

R49 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R49?

R49 belongs to category R49, which includes 7 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.