ICD-10 R06.02
Billable / SpecificShortness of breath
About ICD-10-CM R06.02
ICD-10-CM code R06.02 represents Shortness of breath. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R06). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.02 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for R06.02
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R06.02 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R06.02.
1 Aetna
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R06.02
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 71046 Chest X-ray 2 views — cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest pain, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, respiratory failure, lung nodule, pneumothorax, heart failure, hx pneumonia, TB, hypoxemia Radiology
- 71260 CT chest with contrast — pulmonary embolism, chest pain, dyspnea, wheezing, pulmonary HTN, lung cancer, nodule, thrombophilia Radiology
- 94010 Spirometry — asthma all severity, COPD, COPD with exacerbation, dyspnea, wheezing, chronic cough, pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonology
- 94060 Spirometry pre and post bronchodilator — asthma diagnosis/monitoring, dyspnea, wheezing, chronic cough Pulmonology
Convert R06.02 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R06.02 | 78605 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R06.02
Other codes in section R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
ICD-10 R06.02, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R06.02 billable? +
Yes, R06.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R06.02? +
Procedures frequently paired with R06.02 include: 71046, 71260, 94010, 94060.
What ICD-9 codes does R06.02 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R06.02 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78605. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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