ICD Code R06-

ICD code R06- is used to indicate abnormalities of breathing, such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, or other irregularities in respiratory patterns.

1. Presence of abnormal breathing patterns observed during physical examination

2. Patient reports episodes of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

3. Audible abnormal respiratory sounds such as wheezing, stridor, or gasping

4. Documentation of rapid, slow, shallow, or irregular breathing

5. Clinical evidence of respiratory distress without a more specific underlying diagnosis

6. Symptoms not attributable to acute respiratory failure or chronic pulmonary disease

7. No evidence of cardiac or metabolic causes for the abnormal breathing pattern

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R06- include:

- 94010 (Spirometry, including graphic record)

- 94060 (Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry as above, pre- and post-bronchodilator administration)

- 94640 (Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction)

- 94760 (Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, new or established patient office visits)

- 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

- 94664 (Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device)

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