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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Cough

ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Cough

R05.3
R05.9

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Cough
Refractory Cough
Unexplained Cough
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Cough

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Cough

Use ICD-10 code R05.3 for chronic cough, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic cough

Billable Code
R05.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Cough persists for 8 weeks or more
documentation:
  • • Document treatment attempts and lack of response

Applicable To

  • • Persistent cough
  • • Refractory cough
  • • Unexplained cough

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes cough duration and response to treatments.

Cough, unspecified

Billable Code
R05.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using R05.9 when more specific codes like R05.3 are applicable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J45.901

Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

Use alongside R05.3 if asthma exacerbation is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for persistent cough?

The ICD-10 code for persistent cough is R05.3, which is used for coughs lasting 8 weeks or more.

How do you code a chronic cough?

Chronic cough is coded as R05.3 in ICD-10, applicable when the cough persists for 8 weeks or more.

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