R41.3
Billable

Other amnesia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Other amnesia?

ICD-10-CM R41.3 is the diagnosis code for Other amnesia. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for R41.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Amnesia NOS
  • Memory loss NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as R41.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • amnestic disorder due to known physiologic condition (F04)
  • amnestic syndrome due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19 with 5th character .6)
  • mild memory disturbance due to known physiological condition (F06.8)
  • transient global amnesia (G45.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R41.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R41.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R41.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R41.3 mean?

R41.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other amnesia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R41.3?

The parent code of R41.3 is R41 ("Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness"). R41.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R41.3 in?

R41.3 is located in Section R40-R46 — "Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R41.3?

Use R41.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other amnesia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other amnesia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other amnesia is R41.3.

Can R41.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R41.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R41.3 in?

R41.3 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from R41.3?

Type 1 Excludes for R41.3 include: amnestic disorder due to known physiologic condition (F04); amnestic syndrome due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19 with 5th character .6); mild memory disturbance due to known physiological condition (F06.8) and more.

Is R41.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, R41.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
R41.3
Other amnesia
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R40-R46 — Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior
2026 ICD-10-CM