ICD-10 R48.1
Billable / SpecificAgnosia
About ICD-10-CM R48.1
ICD-10-CM code R48.1 represents Agnosia. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R48). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R48.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R48.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Astereognosia (astereognosis)
- Autotopagnosia
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R48.1. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- visual object agnosia (R48.3)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R48.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R48.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R48.1.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R48.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Convert R48.1 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R48.1 | 78469 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R48.1
Other codes in section R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).
ICD-10 R48.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R48.1 billable? +
Yes, R48.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R48.1? +
ICD-10 R48.1 includes: Astereognosia (astereognosis); Autotopagnosia.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R48.1? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R48.1): visual object agnosia (R48.3)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R48.1? +
Procedures frequently paired with R48.1 include: G0539, G0540.
What ICD-9 codes does R48.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R48.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78469. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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