R06Header code — not billable

Abnormalities of breathing

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R06
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R06

R06.0DyspneaR06.00Dyspnea, unspecifiedYesR06.01OrthopneaYesR06.02Shortness of breathYesR06.03Acute respiratory distressYesR06.09Other forms of dyspneaYesR06.1StridorYesR06.2WheezingYesR06.3Periodic breathingYesR06.4HyperventilationYesR06.5Mouth breathingYesR06.6HiccoughYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R06?

R06 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Abnormalities of breathing.

Is R06 a billable code?

No. R06 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R06 in?

R06 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R06 become effective?

R06 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R06?

R06 belongs to category R06, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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