ICD-10 R06.03
Billable / SpecificAcute respiratory distress
About ICD-10-CM R06.03
ICD-10-CM code R06.03 represents Acute respiratory distress. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R06). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.03 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for R06.03
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R06.03 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R06.03.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R06.03
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 94660 CPAP initiation — acute/chronic respiratory failure, sleep apnea, COPD exacerbation, severe asthma, dyspnea, apnea, obesity hypoventilation Pulmonology
Codes Adjacent To R06.03
Other codes in section R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
ICD-10 R06.03, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R06.03 billable? +
Yes, R06.03 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 R06.03? +
Procedures frequently paired with R06.03 include: 94660.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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