ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for early satiety
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Early satiety”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding early satiety
The ICD-10-CM code for early satiety is R68.81 (Early satiety).
Within R68.8 (other general symptoms and signs), R68.81 is specifically for early satiety. Related codes cover decreased libido (R68.82), Chills (without fever) (R68.83), jaw pain (R68.84) and other general symptoms and signs (R68.89).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 947 (Signs and Symptoms with MCC, relative weight 1.261) and DRG 948 (Signs and Symptoms without MCC, relative weight 0.7835), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about early satiety ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for early satiety?
- R68.81 — Early satiety.
Is R68.81 billable?
- Yes. R68.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R68.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R68.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R68.81 a CC or MCC?
- No. R68.81 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.