R68.2
BillableDry mouth, unspecified
Dry mouth, unspecified
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
- •salivary gland hyposecretionK11.7
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dry mouth, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for dry mouth, unspecified is R68.2. The full clinical description is "Dry mouth, unspecified". R68.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R68.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R68.2 represents “Dry mouth, unspecified”. 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 R68.2 a billable code?
Yes, R68.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R68.2 in?
R68.2 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R68.2?
R68.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dry mouth due to dehydration (E86.0); dry mouth due to Sjögren syndrome (M35.0-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R68.2?
R68.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478155. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R68.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dry mouth, unspecified 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 R68.2?
R68.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA02.1 (Xerostomia).
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