ICD-10 R44
Non-Billable HeaderOther symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions
About ICD-10-CM R44
ICD-10-CM code R44 represents Other symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions. This is a non-billable header code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R44 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R44. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- alcoholic hallucinations (F10.151, F10.251, F10.951)
- hallucinations in drug psychosis (F11-F19 with fifth to sixth characters 51)
- hallucinations in mood disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.5, F32.3, F33.3)
- hallucinations in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of R44, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- disturbances of skin sensation (R20.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R44
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R44 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R44.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but R44 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R44
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To R44
Other codes in section R40-R46 (Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior).
ICD-10 R44, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R44 billable? +
No, R44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block R44 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R44? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R44): alcoholic hallucinations (F10.151, F10.251, F10.951); hallucinations in drug psychosis (F11-F19 with fifth to sixth characters 51); hallucinations in mood disorders with psychotic symptoms (F30.2, F31.5, F32.3, F33.3)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for R44? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): disturbances of skin sensation (R20.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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