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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Wheezing

ICD-10 Coding for Wheezing

R06.2
J98.01

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Wheezing

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

  • • Wheezing present without a definitive diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Wheezing as a symptom without a definitive diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no definitive diagnosis is present before using R06.2.

Acute bronchospasm

Billable Code
J98.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented absence of chronic asthma
  • • Presence of viral URI symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Wheezing associated with respiratory infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute bronchospasm is documented as the cause of wheezing.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for wheezing?

The ICD-10 code for wheezing is R06.2, used when wheezing is documented as a symptom without a confirmed underlying condition.

When should J98.01 be used instead of R06.2?

Use J98.01 for wheezing due to acute bronchospasm, especially in the context of a respiratory infection, rather than R06.2.

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