All ICD10 Codes

R05

Non-Billable
ChapterR00–R99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Cough

Use a more specific code (6 billable)
R05.1Acute coughR05.2Subacute coughR05.3Chronic coughR05.4Cough syncopeR05.8Other specified coughR05.9Cough, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (R00-R99).

CH18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-)
  • smoker's cough (J41.0)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R00-R09Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems (R00-R09)
R05CoughNot billable
R05.1Acute coughBillable
R05.2Subacute coughBillable
R05.3Chronic coughBillable
R05.4Cough syncopeBillable
R05.8Other specified coughBillable
R05.9Cough, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to R05:

chapterCH18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Code History

  • FY 2021: Superseded by R05.1
  • FY 2021: Superseded by R05.2
  • FY 2021: Superseded by R05.3
  • FY 2021: Superseded by R05.4
  • FY 2021: Superseded by R05.8

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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