R06

Non-billable

Abnormalities of breathing

Abnormalities of breathing

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R00-R09

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
  • respiratory arrest (R09.2)
  • respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-)
  • respiratory failure (J96.-)
  • respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Child Codes (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R06?

ICD-10-CM code R06 represents "Abnormalities of breathing". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R06 a billable code?

No, R06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under R06.

What chapter is R06 in?

R06 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R06?

R06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); respiratory arrest (R09.2); respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under R06?

R06 has 10 child codes, including: R06.0 (Dyspnea), R06.1 (Stridor), R06.2 (Wheezing), R06.3 (Periodic breathing), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R06?

R06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1260922. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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