R46.8
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • appearance and behavior in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29)
- • mental and behavioral disorders (F01-F99)
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code R46.8 represents other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior. This code falls under the Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under R46.8. Coders should note that R46.8 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R46.8?
ICD-10-CM code R46.8 is "Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior". It belongs to the category: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Is R46.8 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, R46.8 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with R46.8?
R46.8 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in R46
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)