ICD-10 R06.82
Billable / SpecificTachypnea, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM R06.82
ICD-10-CM code R06.82 represents Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R06). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.82 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R06.82. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Tachypnea NOS
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R06.82. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- transitory tachypnea of newborn (P22.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R06.82
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R06.82 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R06.82.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R06.82
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert R06.82 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R06.82 | 78606 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R06.82
Other codes in section R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
ICD-10 R06.82, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R06.82 billable? +
Yes, R06.82 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 R06.82? +
ICD-10 R06.82 includes: Tachypnea NOS.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R06.82? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R06.82): transitory tachypnea of newborn (P22.1)
What ICD-9 codes does R06.82 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R06.82 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78606. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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