R05.1 – Acute cough
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
ICD-10-CM code
R05.1
- Code
R05.1(claims format:R051)- Description
- Acute cough
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R00-R09 Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
- Parent codes
- R05
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
R05 – Cough
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)
Index terms for R05.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R05
- R05.2 – Subacute coughBillable
- R05.3 – Chronic coughBillable
- R05.4 – Cough syncopeBillable
- R05.8 – Other specified coughBillable
- R05.9 – Cough, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R05.1?
R05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute cough, in the block R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
Is R05.1 a billable code?
Yes. R05.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R05.1 belong to?
It belongs to category R05 – Cough.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.