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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Shortness of Breath Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Shortness of Breath Unspecified

R06.00
R06.9

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

Also Known as:
Dyspnea Unspecified
Breathing Difficulty Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Shortness of Breath Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Shortness of Breath Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code R06.00 for dyspnea, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dyspnea, unspecified

Billable Code
R06.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No specific etiology identified for dyspnea
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific respiratory condition diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified dyspnea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes onset, duration, and associated symptoms.

Unspecified abnormalities of breathing

Billable Code
R06.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Vague terms like 'trouble breathing' without further characterization

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified breathing abnormality

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes onset, duration, and associated symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified shortness of breath?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified shortness of breath is R06.00, used when dyspnea is present without a specified cause.

When should R06.00 be used?

R06.00 should be used when dyspnea is present without a specific cause or further characterization, ensuring detailed documentation is provided.

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