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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Wheeze

ICD-10 Coding for Wheeze

R06.2
J45.xx

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

Also Known as:
Wheezing
Expiratory Wheeze
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Wheeze

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Wheeze

Use ICD-10 code R06.2 for wheezing, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Wheezing

Billable Code
R06.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of wheezing without a confirmed diagnosis of asthma or COPD
coding_criteria:
  • • No documented history of asthma or COPD
documentation_criteria:
  • • Explicit mention of wheezing in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Isolated wheezing without confirmed etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure wheezing is documented as a primary symptom without a definitive diagnosis.

Asthma

Non-Billable
J45.xx
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Diagnosis of asthma with wheezing
  • • Spirometry showing reversible obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Asthma with wheezing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure asthma type and severity are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B34.9

Viral infection, unspecified

Use with R06.2 for viral-induced wheeze.

J00-J06

Acute upper respiratory infections

Use with R06.2 for URI-associated wheeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for wheezing?

The ICD-10 code for wheezing is R06.2, used when wheezing is present without a confirmed underlying condition like asthma or COPD.

When should R06.2 be used instead of asthma codes?

R06.2 should be used when wheezing is present without a confirmed diagnosis of asthma or COPD, such as in first-time wheezing episodes.

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