ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for apraxia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Apraxia (classic) (ideational) (ideokinetic) (ideomotor) (motor) (verbal)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding apraxia
The ICD-10-CM code for apraxia is R48.2 (Apraxia). The official index lists 8 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R48.2.
Within R48 (dyslexia and other symbolic dysfunctions, not elsewhere classified), R48.2 is specifically for apraxia. Related codes cover dyslexia and alexia (R48.0), agnosia (R48.1), visual agnosia (R48.3), other symbolic dysfunctions (R48.8) and unspecified symbolic dysfunctions (R48.9).
Don't report R48.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: apraxia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -90).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific apraxia codes (official index)
- following
- cerebrovascular disease I69.990 — Apraxia following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
- cerebral infarction I69.390 — Apraxia following cerebral infarction
- intracerebral hemorrhage I69.190 — Apraxia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
- nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage NEC I69.290 — Apraxia following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
- specified disease NEC I69.890 — Apraxia following other cerebrovascular disease
- subarachnoid hemorrhage I69.090 — Apraxia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- oculomotor, congenital H51.8 — Other specified disorders of binocular movement
- primary progressive, of speech G31.87 — Primary progressive apraxia of speech
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R48.2)
- apraxia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -90)
Common questions about apraxia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for apraxia?
- R48.2 — Apraxia. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: I69.990, I69.390, I69.190, I69.290 and others below.
Is R48.2 billable?
- Yes. R48.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R48.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R48.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R48.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. R48.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.