R09
Non-billableOther symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system
R09 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R09.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhen you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes you can have mild breathing problems because of a stuffy nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease. Many conditions can make you feel short of breath: Lung conditions such as asthma , emphysema , or pneumonia…
Read more about Breathing Problems at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Iso-sulfan Blue›
- Apil Mel, Baptisia, Baryta Carb, Hamamelis, Kali Brom, Kali Phos, Lachesis, Lilium, Petroleum, Phosphoricum Ac, Spigelia Anth, Sulphur, Veratrum VirStandardized Insect Venom Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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