R06: Abnormalities of breathing
Codes under R06 (Abnormalities of breathing). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R06.0 | Dyspnea | — |
| R06.0 | Dyspnea | — |
| R06.00 | Dyspnea, unspecified | ✓ |
| R06.00 | Dyspnea, unspecified | ✓ |
| R06.01 | Orthopnea | ✓ |
| R06.01 | Orthopnea | ✓ |
| R06.1 | Stridor | ✓ |
| R06.1 | Stridor | ✓ |
| R06.02 | Shortness of breath | ✓ |
| R06.02 | Shortness of breath | ✓ |
| R06.2 | Wheezing | ✓ |
| R06.2 | Wheezing | ✓ |
| R06.03 | Acute respiratory distress | ✓ |
| R06.03 | Acute respiratory distress | ✓ |
| R06.3 | Periodic breathing | ✓ |
| R06.3 | Periodic breathing | ✓ |
| R06.4 | Hyperventilation | ✓ |
| R06.4 | Hyperventilation | ✓ |
| R06.5 | Mouth breathing | ✓ |
| R06.5 | Mouth breathing | ✓ |
| R06.6 | Hiccough | ✓ |
| R06.6 | Hiccough | ✓ |
| R06.7 | Sneezing | ✓ |
| R06.7 | Sneezing | ✓ |
| R06.8 | Other abnormalities of breathing | — |
| R06.8 | Other abnormalities of breathing | — |
| R06.09 | Other forms of dyspnea | ✓ |
| R06.09 | Other forms of dyspnea | ✓ |
| R06.9 | Unspecified abnormalities of breathing | ✓ |
| R06.9 | Unspecified abnormalities of breathing | ✓ |
| R06.81 | Apnea, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| R06.81 | Apnea, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| R06.82 | Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| R06.82 | Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| R06.83 | Snoring | ✓ |
| R06.83 | Snoring | ✓ |
| R06.89 | Other abnormalities of breathing | ✓ |
| R06.89 | Other abnormalities of breathing | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R06?
R06 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Abnormalities of breathing. It contains 38 more specific diagnosis codes, 34 of which are billable.
Is R06 a billable code?
No — R06 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R06.0 — Dyspnea). 34 of the 38 codes under R06 are billable.
What codes fall under R06?
R06 includes R06.0, R06.0, R06.00, R06.00, R06.01, plus 33 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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