ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Dry mouth: R68.2
The CDC title for "Dry mouth" is R68 (Other general symptoms and signs), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is R68.2, Dry mouth, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under R68, then other CDC titles that name dry mouth
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- R68Other general symptoms and signsHeader
- R68.0Hypothermia, not associated with low environmental temperatureBillable
- R68.1Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancyHeader
- R68.11Excessive crying of infant (baby)Billable
- R68.12Fussy infant (baby)Billable
- R68.13Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)Billable
- R68.19Other nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancyBillable
- R68.2Dry mouth, unspecifiedBillable
- R68.3Clubbing of fingersBillable
- R68.8Other general symptoms and signsHeader
- R68.81Early satietyBillable
- R68.82Decreased libidoBillable
- R68.83Chills (without fever)Billable
- R68.84Jaw painBillable
- R68.89Other general symptoms and signsBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
Related conditions
Related pages
- R68.2 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category R68Every code under it
- Chapter 18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Dry mouth?
The CDC title for "Dry mouth" is R68 (Other general symptoms and signs), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is R68.2, Dry mouth, unspecified.
Is R68.2 billable?
Yes. R68.2 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to R68.2?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for R68.2 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is R68.2 in?
Chapter 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.