R43 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- R43.0 Anosmia
- R43.1 Parosmia
- R43.2 Parageusia
- R43.8 Other disturbances of smell and taste
- R43.9 Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R43 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R40-R46 Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R43 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R43 ICD 10 code
Our senses of taste and smell give us great pleasure. Taste helps us enjoy food and beverages. Smell lets us enjoy the scents and fragrances like roses or coffee. Taste and smell also protect us, letting us know when food has gone bad or when there is a gas leak. They make us want to eat, ensuring we get the nutrition we need.
People with taste disorders may taste things that aren't there, may not be able to tell the difference in tastes, or can't taste at all. People with smell disorders may lose their sense of smell, or things may smell different. A smell they once enjoyed may now smell bad to them.
Many illnesses and injuries can cause taste and smell disorders, including colds and head injuries. Some drugs can also affect taste and smell. Most people lose some ability to taste and smell as they get older. Treatment varies, depending on the problem and its cause.
NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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