Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute cough (r05.1) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Cough (R05.1)
Use ICD-10 code R05.1 for acute cough, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Fever, unspecified
Use if fever is present alongside acute cough.
The ICD-10 code for acute cough is R05.1, used when the cough is less than 3 weeks and no specific etiology is identified.
Document the onset, duration, and characteristics of the cough, and exclude specific causes like pneumonia or COVID-19.