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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dyspnea

ICD-10 Coding for Dyspnea

R06.02
R06.03

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dyspnea includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Shortness of Breath
Breathlessness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dyspnea

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dyspnea

Use ICD-10 code R06.02 for shortness of breath, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Shortness of breath

Billable Code
R06.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient reports dyspnea with specific activity
  • • O2 saturation <94% on room air

Applicable To

  • • Dyspnea NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the activity level and severity of dyspnea.

Acute respiratory distress

Billable Code
R06.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ABG with PaO2/FiO2 ≤300
  • • Bilateral infiltrates on CXR

Applicable To

  • • ARDS

Important Notes

  • • Document all clinical findings supporting ARDS diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.1

COPD with acute exacerbation

Use alongside R06.02 when dyspnea is part of a COPD exacerbation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dyspnea?

The ICD-10 code for dyspnea is R06.02, used for unspecified shortness of breath. Ensure documentation includes severity and context for accurate coding.

How do you code dyspnea with COPD?

For dyspnea with COPD exacerbation, use J44.1 for COPD and R06.02 for dyspnea if documented separately.

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