R43.8
Billable codeOther disturbances of smell and taste
The ICD-10 code for other disturbances of smell and taste is R43.8.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Mixed disturbance of smell and taste
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- R43.0Anosmia
- R43.1Parosmia
- R43.2Parageusia
- R43.9Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste
- R43.8Other disturbances of smell and taste
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7811Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
R43.8 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.