ICD-10-CM · R06.02
ICD-10 R06.02: Shortness of breath
Dyspnea without underlying diagnosis identified.
Code
R06.02
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Dyspnea without underlying diagnosis identified.
Documentation requirements
- Onset, severity, triggers
- Associated symptoms
- Initial workup performed
Common related procedures
- 93000 ECG
- 71045 chest X-ray
- 94010 spirometry
Common payer denial patterns
- BNP/NT-proBNP coverage criteria
- Echocardiogram (93306) often needs CHF or murmur documentation
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R06.02 mean?
Shortness of breath
When is this code documented?
Dyspnea without underlying diagnosis identified.
What documentation supports this code?
Onset, severity, triggers; Associated symptoms; Initial workup performed.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
BNP/NT-proBNP coverage criteria; Echocardiogram (93306) often needs CHF or murmur documentation.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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