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R45.2

R45.2: Unhappiness

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

R45.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unhappiness. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Other codes that can never be billed with R45.2

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • F07.0Personality change due to known physiological condition

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

R45.2 is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 1 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52434Health and Behavior Assessment/Intervention – Medical Policy Articlenot covered
  • A57130Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Codes
  • A57480Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services
  • A57780Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

  • Unhappiness

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under R45

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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