What is the icd 10 code for dyspnea?

The ICD-10 code for dyspnea is R06.00. This code is classified under Chapter 18, Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified, of the ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) coding system.

Dyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. It is a common symptom of many medical conditions, such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, and other respiratory and lung disorders. The ICD-10 code R06.00 indicates the presence of dyspnea, without any further specificity about the underlying cause or additional symptoms. This code is used for billing and statistical purposes to track the incidence and prevalence of dyspnea across different populations, regions, and healthcare settings.