R46.89

Billable

Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

Status

Billable / Specific

Chapter

18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings

Block

R40-R46

Parent Code

R46.8

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

•abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
•certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
•signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
•symptoms and signs constituting part of a pattern of mental disorderF01-F99

Related Codes(1)

R46.81

Obsessive-compulsive behavior

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1363)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behaviorC0478141

Clinical Terms

Finding relating to reinforcement of behavior
Impairment of psychological status
Neglect of clothes
Developmental delay, overweight, facial dysmorphism, behavioural abnormalities syndrome
Altered growth and development: adult behavior
Approach avoidance behavior
Uncooperative character
Inappropriate sexual talk
Attachment behaviour
AIB - Abnormal illness behaviour
Controlling behaviour
Delinquent behavior
Eye poking
Abnormal illness behavior
Agonistic behaviour
Conflict
Excessively proud character
Impaired psychological status
Nutrition alteration
Character trait observations of decisiveness
Behaviour ignored
Predictable behaviour
Indecisive character
Deficit behavior
Maladaptive behaviour
Histrionic personality trait
Profligate behavior
Character trait finding of effort at work
Habitual hair twisting
Selling drugs
Eccentric behaviour
Finding relating to reinforcement of behaviour
Older adult behaviour alteration
Stillness
Primary reinforcement of behaviour
Adjunctive behavior
Abnormal conduct during physical illness
Attachment behavior
Essential tremor
Finding of insufficient fluid intake
Arrogant character
Lacks desire to care for self
Broody behavior
10p12p11 microdeletion syndrome
Hypoactivity
Character trait finding of level of assertiveness
Repetitive complex twisting movements
Disturbance in motor activity
Situation avoidance behavior
Condescending behavior
Offending behavior
Avoidance behavior
Abusive behaviour
Intrusive behaviour
Chaotic attachment
Socially inappropriate behaviour
Inhibited behavior
Mildly abnormal behaviour
Mitgehen
Attention maintaining behavior
Preoccupation with body weight
Behavior reinforced
Unpredictable behaviour
Exercise history finding
Habit
Poor fluid intake
Interpretations of behavior finding
Resistance to changes in household contents
Inappropriate sexual comments
Social behavior
Inappropriate self disclosure
Very difficult to manage behaviour
Disinhibition caused by ethanol
Observation of general nail condition
Irreverent behaviour
Uncertain behaviour
Proximity seeking behavior
Low level of suggestibility
Undisciplined
WAC-related facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioural abnormalities syndrome
Conflict avoiding behaviour
Neglect of dental care
Stealing from fellow residents
Anxious resistant attachment
Disorganized attachment
Inappropriate verbal response
Unassertive character
Character trait observations of orderliness
Clenching of teeth
Clinging behavior
Making insensitive remarks
Attention maintaining behaviour
Over-affectionate
Monosomy 10p11.21p12.31
Behaviour showing reduced motor activity
Giving away property
Hypomanic behavior
Hang-glider
Explosive behavior
Submissive behaviour
Tends to take pleasure in the suffering of others
Tends to be sensitive to criticism
Unable to prevent undesirable behaviour
Withdrawn behaviour
Lacks desire for self-care
Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
Immature behavior
Moderate level of neuroticism
Resistance to care
Unable to control aggression
Behaviour management problem
Repetitive flicking movements
Disturbance in appearance
Disturbance in physical behavior
Proximity seeking behaviour
Listless behaviour
Listlessness
Persistence of imposed postures
Pushing drugs
Self related adjustment AND/OR maladjustment
Adult behaviour alteration
Overgenerosity
Child behaviour alteration, 1 through 11 years
Body nutrition deficit
WW domain containing adaptor with coiled-coil-related facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioral abnormalities syndrome
Crocidismus
Euphoric sociability
Maladaptive behaviour associated with physical illness
Tends to procrastinate
Rigid character
Tends to resent authority
Actions not completed
Careless character
Demanding behaviour
Condescending behaviour
Deletion 10p11.21p12.31
Victimizes other people
AIB - Abnormal illness behavior
Finding related to ability to prevent undesirable behavior
Parental overdependence
Overlying behavior
Tends to be disorganized
Risk prone health behaviour
Character trait finding of impulse control
Approach avoidance behaviour
Behaviour positively reinforced
Inappropriate sexual remarks
Victimises other people
Inappropriate laughter
Litigious character
Inappropriate elimination
Racially abusive behaviour
Compliant behavior
Restricted interests and activities
Socially inappropriate behavior
Asocial behaviour
Approach-approach conflict
Stealing food from home
Verbally abusive behavior
Dominating behaviour
Conversation content bizarre
Character trait observations of personal organisation
Acting conspicuously in public
Fantastic anecdotes
Accident prone
Theft
Craves for drugs
Frozen watchfulness
Low level of egocentricity
Ambitendence
Grinding teeth
Craving for drugs
Tends to exaggerate emotional expression inappropriately
Scalp rubbing
Wearing of nails from scratching
Has a routine of drug-related activities
Dental hygiene
Infant behaviour alteration
Automatic compliance
Predation
Repetitious behaviour
Solitary stealing
Dissocial character
Character trait finding of sadistic tendency
Nutritional deficiency
Hypomanic behaviour
Secondary reinforcement of behavior
Butting
Hypervigilant behavior
Abnormal craving for drugs
Poor attention control
Falsification
Disorganised infant behaviour
Drug-related offending behaviour
Embarrassing behavior
Abnormal social behaviour
Character trait finding of level of sociability
Emotionally apathetic
Using foul language
Flicking hands near eyes
Difficulty controlling behaviour
Finding of cleanliness of nail
Illness behaviour - finding
Argumentative behavior
Quarrelling
Altered growth and development: infant behavior
Care eliciting behavior
Character trait observations of co-operativeness and compliance
Excitement
Frenzy
Eccentric character
Altered behaviour due to substance use
Destructive motor activity
Facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to 10p11.21p12.31 microdeletion
Coprophagy
10p partial monosomy syndrome
Finding of conversation content
Finding related to ability to control aggression
Finding relating to laughing
Character trait observations of level of suggestibility
Histrionic behaviour
Wearing inappropriate footwear
Odd behavior
Dealing with drugs
Adult behavior alteration
Indifference
Altered behavior due to substance use
Overly assertive character
Behaviour pattern
Histrionic behavior
Confrontational behavior
Patronizing behavior
Uncontrolled behavior
Abusive behaviour towards animals
Abuses animals
Beyond parental control
Mentally abusive behaviour
Behavior not reinforced
Wanders at night
Dominating behavior
Scream
Finding related to ability to prevent undesirable behaviour
Intrusive behavior
Making inappropriate approaches towards others
WW domain containing adaptor with coiled-coil-related facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioural abnormalities syndrome
Older adult behavior alteration
Inappropriate illness behaviour
Tends not to work hard
Risk prone health behavior
Predictable behavior
Flicking objects near eyes
Character trait finding of task completion
Easily distracted
Insufficient fluid intake - finding
Character trait finding of decisiveness
Tends to turn anger against self
Uncooperative behavior
Older adult behavior alteration, 65 years and older
Disturbance in physical behaviour
Uncooperative behaviour
Behaviour poses safety risk to staff
Non-compliant behaviour
Neglect of physical illness
Withdrawn behavior
Foot licking
Severely abnormal behavior
Behavior pattern
High level of egocentricity
Laughs spontaneously
Priority given to drug-related activities
Microlight flier
Maladaptive behavior associated with physical illness
Uncontrolled behaviour
Avoidance behaviour
Deficit behaviour
Tends to lie repeatedly without reason
Criminality
Uncooperative
Waxy flexibility
Flapping movements of hands
Foolish business investment
Socially withdrawn
Concerned about appearance
Eliminating in public
Hypervigilant behaviour
Progressive essential tremor, speech impairment, facial dysmorphism, intellectual disability, abnormal behavior syndrome
Hypokinesis
Wearing of nails
Behaviour involving faeces
Tends to lack curiosity
Perfectionistic character
Situation avoidance behaviour
Excessive craving for drugs
Usure des ongles
Asocial personality trait
Observations relating to rules and boundaries
Character trait finding of co-operativeness and compliance
Tends to fail to learn from adverse experience
Truculence
Older adult behaviour alteration, 65 years and older
Over-compliant character
Behavior poses safety risk to staff
Inadequate food diet
Drug-related offending behavior
Defiance
Cruel behavior
Controlling behavior
Conversation content inappropriate
Tends to allow anger to build up
More witty than usual
Reckless driving
Uncontrollable excitement
Insufficient fluid intake
Finding of level of egocentricity
Psychic conflict
Observation of nail hygiene
Inappropriate shouting
Shouting - finding
Behavior management problem
Adjunctive behaviour
Listless
Situation avoidance
Finding of illness behaviour
Observations about laughing
Very difficult to manage behavior
Secondary reinforcement of behaviour
Character trait observations of sadistic tendency
Behavior negatively reinforced
Finding related to ability to control behaviour
Impressionability
Restrictive behavior
Tends to be preoccupied with order
Argumentative behaviour
Challenging behavior
Behaviour negatively reinforced
Clinging behaviour
Character trait observations of flexibility
Financially abusive behavior
Adult behavior alteration, 21 through 64 years
Developmental delay, overweight, facial dysmorphism, behavioral abnormalities syndrome
Abusive behavior towards people
Schizoid character
Agonistic behavior
Broody behaviour
Character trait observations of level of curiosity
Inappropriate illness behavior
Tends not to plan ahead
Finding of habit involving hair
Altered growth and development: child behavior
Absenteeism
Object biting
Manipulative behavior
Manipulative behaviour
Character trait observations of anger control
Obscene speech
Behavior involving feces
Poor oral hygiene
Finding of illness behavior
Overlying behaviour
Disinhibited behaviour
Self-stimulative behaviour
Financially abusive behaviour
Restrictive behaviour
Demanding behavior
Amoral personality trait
Finding related to ability to control behavior
Habitual eating of own hair
Confrontational behaviour
Finding of nail hygiene
Irreverent behavior
Mannerism
Compliant behaviour
Irresistible craving for drugs
Resistance to changes in patterns of activity
Behavioural immaturity
Behaviour change due to substance use
Marfanoid physique
Repetitive complex twisting of objects near eyes
Character trait finding of personal organisation
Behaviour not reinforced
Diogenes syndrome
Defaecating in public
Altered growth and development: older adult behaviour
Insufficient intake of food and water co-occurrent and due to self neglect
Unable to contain aggression
Craves drugs
Cruel behaviour
Intrapsychic conflict
Primary reinforcement of behavior
Sensation seeking
Tends to be disorganised
Self-referential character
Wandering
Character trait observations of personal organization
Altered growth and development: infant behaviour
Decreased withdrawn behavior
Difficulty controlling behavior
Listless mood
Tends to avoid group social interactions
Screaming
Behavior showing reduced motor activity
Antisocial behavior
Stealing
Character trait observations of level of pride
Character trait finding of personal organization
Masochistic behavior
Challenging behaviour
Accident proneness
Sociopathic personality trait
Foot tapping
Mimicry
Finding of fluid intake
Difficult to manage behaviour
Giving away money
Carphologia
Hereditary essential tremor
Tends not to be sociable
Eccentric behavior
Devious character
Psychologically abusive behaviour
Incongruous laughing
Unusual alteration in behaviour
Domineering character
Posturing behavior
Disorganised and controlling attachment
Grandiose character
Excessive exercising to lose weight
Inappropriate singing
Social disinhibition
Tends to appear indifferent to praise or criticism
Inadequate food intake
Decreased withdrawn behaviour
Inadequate fluid intake
Neglect of common dangers
Resents authority
Excessive spitting
Inappropriate behaviour
Eating feces
Accident-prone
Character trait observations of effort at work
Masochism
Tends to blame others
Extrinsic motivation
Emotionally abusive behaviour
Behavior ignored
Unpredictable behavior
Altered behaviour
Obstinate character
Negativism
Interpretations of behaviour finding
Faddy behaviour
Lack of physical activity
Observations relating to reinforcement of behavior
Non-compliant behavior
Repetitious behavior
Undue priority given to drug-related activities
Argumentive behavior
Sense of entitlement
Tends to manipulate others
Conversation content - finding
Explosive behaviour
Harm avoidance behaviour
Behavioral immaturity
Coprophrasia
Inappropriate behaviour for age
Unable to control behavior
Character trait observations of conscientiousness
Infant behavior alteration
Attention seeking behaviour
Extrapsychic conflict
Child behaviour alteration
Disinhibited behavior
Tends to wear unfashionable clothes
Psychologically abusive behavior
Impaired acceptance of health status
Non-compliant character
Nutritional deficiency finding
Tends to abandon tasks
Character trait finding of flexibility
Character trait finding of level of suggestibility
Impatient character
Urinating in public
Level of neuroticism - finding
Lack of restraint in social settings
Observations relating to reinforcement of behaviour
Disorganized and controlling attachment
Illness behavior - finding
Excess behaviour
Finding relating to rules and boundaries
Abuses other people
Difficult to manage behavior
Over-excitement
Altered growth and development: adult behaviour
Complex mannerisms - behaviour
Exuberance
Abusive behavior towards animals
Unable to control behaviour
Verbally abusive behaviour
Complex mannerisms - behavior
Abusive behavior
Maladaptive behavior
Avoids situations
Behavior change due to substance use
Clenching teeth
Disorganized infant behavior
Level of egocentricity - finding
Character trait observations of level of sociability
Flexibilitas cerea
Dyssocial personality trait
Lying
Tends to avoid one to one social interactions
Criminal behavior
Posturing behaviour
Facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioural abnormalities syndrome due to 10p11.21p12.31 microdeletion
Apathy
Stubborn character
Character trait observations of level of assertiveness
Disorganized infant response to environment
Odd behaviour
Apathetic behavior
Asocial behavior
Repetitive flapping movements
Mitmachen
Financial abuse
Excess behavior
Underactivity
Unusual change in behavior
Unusual alteration in behavior
Defiant behaviour
Infant behaviour alteration, 31days through 11months
Habits involving hair - finding
Eating faeces
Unusual change in behaviour
Stealing from home
Inhibited behaviour
Conflict avoiding behavior
Abusive behaviour towards people
Wanders during the day
Invades others' personal space
Volatile behavior
Delinquent behaviour
Coprolalia
Defecating in public
Impairment of acceptance of health status
Delinquency
Submissive behavior
Uncertain behavior
Vacuum activity
Child behavior alteration, 1 through 11 years
Profligate behaviour
Possession of drugs
Character trait finding of conscientiousness
Patronising behaviour
Irresponsible character
Antisocial behaviour
Attracting adverse public attention
Finding of general nail condition
Foreign body chewing
Offending behaviour
Embarrassing behaviour
Character trait finding of level of pride
Apathetic behaviour
Resistance to changes in environment
Hair-splitting
Tongue chewing
Oral hygiene observation
Severe intellectual disability, short stature, behavioral abnormalities, facial dysmorphism syndrome
Discipline problem
Tends to be critical of others
Tends to bear grudges
Telling untruths
Histrionic character
Adult behaviour alteration, 21 through 64 years
Character trait observations of task completion
Follows same drug-related routine every day
Character trait finding of anger control
Rebellious character
WAC-related facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, behavioral abnormalities syndrome
Defiant behavior
Finding of level of neuroticism
Distractibility
Deletion of part of chromosome 10
Excessive physical exercise
Disorganised attachment
Cursing
Finding of shouting
Deceitful character
Nails dirty
Self-neglect
Social behaviour
Unable to prevent undesirable behavior
Teeth gnashing
Neglect of physical health
Insufficient intake of food and water with self neglect
Difficulty preventing undesirable behaviour
Follows drug-related rituals
Severe intellectual disability, short stature, behavioural abnormalities, facial dysmorphism syndrome
Observation of fluid intake
Alteration in nutrition
Observation of cleanliness of nail
Preoccupation with appearance
Difficulty controlling aggression
Mussitation
Spitting at other person
Disorganised infant response to environment
Character trait observations of impulse control
Inadequate diet
Argumentive behaviour
Attention seeking behavior
Mildly abnormal behavior
Progressive essential tremor, speech impairment, facial dysmorphism, intellectual disability, abnormal behaviour syndrome
Behavior positively reinforced
Care eliciting behaviour
Risk activity involvement
Child behavior alteration
Grinding of teeth
Repetitive complex twisting movements of fingers
Character trait finding of level of curiosity
Resistance to change
Oral hygiene finding
Behaviour reinforced
Altercation
Parafunctional habit
Inappropriate urination
Inappropriate behavior
No modern dress sense
Severely abnormal behaviour
Hypokinesia
Reckless character
Harm avoidance behavior
Abnormal social behavior
Twirling
Apathetic
Head pressing
Criminal behaviour
Inappropriate behavior for age
Infant behavior alteration, 31days through 11months
Carphology
Lack of emotional response
Finger-flicking
Making impulsive remarks
Faddy behavior
Altered growth and development: child behaviour
Tends to lack conscientiousness
Nutritional deficiency state
Trampling
Cannibalism
Picking at clothing
Avoids conflicts
Buying drugs
Difficulty preventing undesirable behavior
Racially abusive behavior
Resistiveness to physical care
Alteration in nutrition: less than body requirements
Altered growth and development: older adult behavior
Erratic character
Immature behaviour
Abnormal illness behaviour
Emotionally abusive behavior
Unkempt appearance
Low level of neuroticism
Acting oddly in public
Mentally abusive behavior
Found wandering the streets
Volatile behaviour
Moderate level of egocentricity
Excessive exercise
Freezing in one posture
Insecure attachment
Altered behavior
Clothes need changing
Egocentric character
Unsociable
Unable to adhere to rules and boundaries
Unable to complete an intended movement
Listless behavior
Character trait finding of orderliness
Masochistic behaviour
Swearing
Tongue-rolling
Self-stimulative behavior

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior?

The ICD-10-CM code for other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior is R46.89. The full clinical description is "Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior". R46.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R46.89 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R46.89 represents “Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R46.89 a billable code?

Yes, R46.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R46.89 in?

R46.89 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R46.89?

R46.89 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: appearance and behavior in schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29); mental and behavioral disorders (F01-F99).

What SNOMED CT codes does R46.89 map to?

R46.89 maps to 374 SNOMED CT concepts: 6002006, 783061008, 278870006, 87649007, 417298001, and 369 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R46.89?

R46.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478141. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does R46.89 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R46.89?

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