R06 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormalities of breathing
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R06Abnormalities of breathing
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R06 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)
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Category R06
Abnormalities of breathing
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Code R06
Abnormalities of breathing
More specific choices
Codes under R06
R06 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R06.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R06.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R06.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
- respiratory arrest (R09.2)
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-)
- respiratory failure (J96.-)
- respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R06.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R06 mean?
R06 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abnormalities of breathing.”
Is R06 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R06 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 R06 located in ICD-10-CM?
R06 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 R06, Abnormalities of breathing.
What coding notes are listed for R06?
No inclusion terms are listed for R06 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); respiratory arrest (R09.2); respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-); respiratory failure (J96.-); respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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