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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM New/Revised Codes
Cough
Code R05, Cough, has been expanded and new codes created to identify specific types of cough as noted below:R05.1, Acute cough
R05.2, Subacute cough
R05.3, Chronic cough
R05.4, Cough syncope
R05.8, Other specified cough
R05.9, Cough, unspecified
Coughing is a part of the body’s natural defense mechanism against inhaled irritants and respiratory infections. The cough clears the airways of foreign materials and excess secretions. Coughing usually resolves after the inciting factor is eliminated; however, for some people, the cough becomes persistent, impacting quality of life and prompting the patient to seek medical...
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