R06.02 (Shortness of breath) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified chapter. It identifies cases of shortness of breath for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

R06.02 — Shortness of breath

Chapter R00-R99: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

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Related diagnoses

R06.00Dyspnea, unspecifiedR06.01OrthopneaR06.03Acute respiratory distressR06.09Other forms of dyspnea

Common questions about R06.02 (Shortness of breath)

What does ICD-10 code R06.02 mean?
R06.02 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Shortness of breath. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is R06.02 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, R06.02 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does R06.02 belong to?
R06.02 belongs to the chapter "Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified" (codes R00-R99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
Where can I get plain-language information about Shortness of breath?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗