ICD-10 R05.3
Billable / SpecificChronic cough
About ICD-10-CM R05.3
ICD-10-CM code R05.3 represents Chronic cough. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R05). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R05.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R05.3. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Persistent cough
- Refractory cough
- Unexplained cough
Medicare LCD Coverage for R05.3
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R05.3 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R05.3.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R05.3
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Codes Adjacent To R05.3
Other codes in section R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
ICD-10 R05.3, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R05.3 billable? +
Yes, R05.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R05.3? +
ICD-10 R05.3 includes: Persistent cough; Refractory cough; Unexplained cough.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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