Other general symptoms and signs (R68) ICD-10-CM
The R68 code range covers other general symptoms and signs with 15 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the R68 Range 15 codes · 12 billable
- R68 Other general symptoms and signsNon-billable
- R68.0 Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperature
- R68.1 Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancyNon-billable
- R68.11 Excessive crying of infant (baby)
- R68.12 Fussy infant (baby)
- R68.13 Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
- R68.19 Other nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy
- R68.2 Dry mouth, unspecified
- R68.3 Clubbing of fingers
- R68.8 Other general symptoms and signsNon-billable
- R68.81 Early satiety
- R68.82 Decreased libido
- R68.83 Chills (without fever)
- R68.84 Jaw pain
- R68.89 Other general symptoms and signs
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R68 range.
Chills
The sudden sensation of being cold. It may be accompanied by SHIVERING.
Clubbing of Fingers
An abnormal enlargement of the terminal phalanges accompanied by increased length-wise curvature of the nails, giving the digits a club-like appearance. Clubbing has been noted with a wide variety of conditions, including pulmonary and cardiac diseases, liver disorders, and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Hyperemia
The presence of an increased amount of blood in a body part or an organ leading to congestion or engorgement of blood vessels. Hyperemia can be due to increase of blood flow into the area (active or arterial), or due to obstruction of outflow of blood from the area (passive or venous).
Hypothermia
Lower than normal body temperature, especially in warm-blooded animals.
Necrobiotic Disorders
A group of disorders characterized by swelling, basophilia, and distortion of collagen bundles in the dermis.
Toxemia
A condition produced by the presence of toxins or other harmful substances in the BLOOD.
Xerostomia
Dryness of the oral mucosa secondary to a decrease in saliva production, or a change in saliva composition.
About the R68 Code Range
These are general symptoms and signs that include low body temperature unrelated to cold surroundings, symptoms in infants, dry mouth, finger changes, and other complaints.
The main subdivisions separate these by symptom: R68.0 addresses low body temperature, R68.1 infant symptoms, R68.2 dry mouth, and R68.3 clubbing of fingers. Under infant symptoms, the codes distinguish excessive crying, fussiness, an apparent life-threatening event, and other nonspecific symptoms.
R68.8 groups other general symptoms and signs. Its subdivisions identify feeling full early, reduced sexual desire, chills without fever, jaw pain, and other general symptoms and signs.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R68 range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R68 range classify?
The range classifies other general symptoms and signs. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
