Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified R06. 82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R06. 82 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Marshall Grodofsky's opinion: Use “shortness of breath” code (R06. 02) for patient history of SOB.
Shortness of breath — known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other forms of dyspnea R06. 09.
Dyspnea, which some refer to as shortness of breath, is a feeling that you cannot breathe enough air into your lungs. During this, you may also experience tightness in your chest. This shortness of breath can be a symptom of health conditions, often relating to heart or lung disease.
9 – Chest Pain, Unspecified. ICD-Code R07. 9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Chest Pain, Unspecified.
According to Dr. Steven Wahls, the most common causes of dyspnea are asthma, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, and psychogenic problems that are usually linked to anxiety. If shortness of breath starts suddenly, it is called an acute case of dyspnea.
People can experience shortness of breath while walking for a number of reasons. Sometimes, this occurs as a result of conditions such as anxiety, asthma, or obesity. Less commonly, shortness of breath signals a more serious underlying medical condition.
Dyspnea is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and its severity and magnitude increases as the underlying disease progresses, leading to significant disability.