Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
- respiratory arrest (R09.2)
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-)
- respiratory failure (J96.-)
- respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- dry mouth NOS (R68.2)
Related codes
Common questions
Is R06.5 a billable code?
Yes. R06.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.