R09.A
Non-billableForeign body sensation of the circulatory and resp sys
Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system
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
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body sensation of the circulatory and resp sys?
The ICD-10-CM code for foreign body sensation of the circulatory and resp sys is R09.A. The full clinical description is "Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system". R09.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R09.A mean?
ICD-10-CM code R09.A represents “Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system”. 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 R09.A a billable code?
No, R09.A is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under R09.A.
What chapter is R09.A in?
R09.A is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R09.A?
R09.A has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under R09.A?
R09.A has 4 child codes, including: R09.A0 (Foreign body sensation, unspecified), R09.A1 (Foreign body sensation, nose), R09.A2 (Foreign body sensation, throat), R09.A9 (Foreign body sensation, other site).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R09.A?
R09.A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5819280. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R09.A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like foreign body sensation of the circulatory and resp sys 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 R09.A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R09.A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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