R06.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Shortness of breath
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R06.02Shortness of breath
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R06.02 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 R06
Abnormalities of breathing
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Subcategory R06.0
Dyspnea
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Code R06.02
Shortness of breath
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R06.02.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R06.02.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R06.02.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R06.02.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R06.02.
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 R06.02 mean?
R06.02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Shortness of breath.”
Is R06.02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R06.02 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is R06.02 located in ICD-10-CM?
R06.02 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 and subcategory R06.0, Dyspnea.
What coding notes are listed for R06.02?
No inclusion terms are listed for R06.02 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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