R06.9 – Unspecified abnormalities of breathing

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R06.9

Code: R06.9 (claims format: R069)
Description: Unspecified abnormalities of breathing
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: R06

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R06 – Abnormalities of breathing

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
respiratory arrest (R09.2)
respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-)
respiratory failure (J96.-)
respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Index terms for R06.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities, breathing

Related codes in R06

R06.0 – DyspneaHeader
R06.1 – StridorBillable
R06.2 – WheezingBillable
R06.3 – Periodic breathingBillable
R06.4 – HyperventilationBillable
R06.5 – Mouth breathingBillable
R06.6 – HiccoughBillable
R06.7 – SneezingBillable
R06.8 – Other abnormalities of breathingHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R06.9?

R06.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified abnormalities of breathing, in the block R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).

Is R06.9 a billable code?

Yes. R06.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R06.9 belong to?

It belongs to category R06 – Abnormalities of breathing.

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.