R05
Non-billableCough
Cough
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •cough with hemorrhageR04.2
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cough?
The ICD-10-CM code for cough is R05. The full clinical description is "Cough". R05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R05 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R05 represents “Cough”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R05 a billable code?
No, R05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under R05.
What chapter is R05 in?
R05 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R05?
R05 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-); smoker's cough (J41.0).
What are the subcategories under R05?
R05 has 6 child codes, including: R05.1 (Acute cough), R05.2 (Subacute cough), R05.3 (Chronic cough), R05.4 (Cough syncope), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R05?
R05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0010200. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R05 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cough 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 R05?
R05 maps to the ICD-11 code: MD12 (Cough).
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