R05 ICD-10-CM Code: Cough
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R05Cough
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R05 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)
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Category R05
Cough
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Code R05
Cough
Codes under R05
R05 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R05.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R05.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R05.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-)
- smoker's cough (J41.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R05 mean?
R05 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cough.”
Is R05 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R05 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R05 located in ICD-10-CM?
R05 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09) (R00–R09), under category R05, Cough.
What coding notes are listed for R05?
No inclusion terms are listed for R05 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-); smoker's cough (J41.0). Excludes2 notes: cough with hemorrhage (R04.2).