R06.8 — Other abnormalities of breathing
Is R06.8 billable?
No — R06.8 is a non-billable header code. R06.8 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath R06.8.
R06.8 at a glance
| Code | R06.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other abnormalities of breathing |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from R06
The conditions below can never be reported together with R06.8 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R06.8, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R06.8 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R06.8? (4)
How long has R06.8 existed?
R06.8 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.