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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for agnosia

R48.1

Agnosia

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Agnosia (body image) (other senses) (tactile)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding agnosia

The ICD-10-CM code for agnosia is R48.1 (Agnosia). The official index lists 6 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R48.1.

Within R48 (dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified), R48.1 is specifically for agnosia. Related codes cover dyslexia and alexia (R48.0), apraxia (R48.2), visual agnosia (R48.3), other symbolic dysfunctions (R48.8) and unspecified symbolic dysfunctions (R48.9).

Don't report R48.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: visual object agnosia (R48.3).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

More specific agnosia codes (official index)

  • developmental F88 — Other disorders of psychological development
  • verbal R48.1 — Agnosia
  • auditory R48.1 — Agnosia
  • developmental F80.2 — Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
  • developmental F80.2 — Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
  • visual (object) R48.3 — Visual agnosia

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R48.1)

  • visual object agnosia (R48.3)

Common questions about agnosia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for agnosia?

R48.1 — Agnosia. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F88, R48.1, R48.1, F80.2 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for developmental agnosia?

F88 — Other disorders of psychological development.

What is the ICD-10 code for verbal agnosia?

R48.1 — Agnosia.

What is the ICD-10 code for visual agnosia?

R48.3 — Visual agnosia.

Is R48.1 billable?

Yes. R48.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can R48.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R48.1 as a principal diagnosis.

Is R48.1 a CC or MCC?

No. R48.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.