R05.9Billable
Cough, unspecified
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R05
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R05.9?
R05.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cough, unspecified.
Is R05.9 a billable code?
Yes. R05.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R05.9 in?
R05.9 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R05.9 become effective?
R05.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R05.9?
R05.9 belongs to category R05, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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