R49.2
Header — not billableHypernasality and hyponasality
The ICD-10 code for hypernasality and hyponasality is R49.2.
R49.2 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under R49.2
Related codes in this category
- R49.0Dysphonia
- R49.1Aphonia
- R49.8Other voice and resonance disorders
- R49.9Unspecified voice and resonance disorder
- R49.2Hypernasality and hyponasalitynon-billable header