Is R05 a billable code?
No. R05 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R05: Cough
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R05 groups related diagnoses under cough. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
R05 questions
What does R05 mean?
R05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cough. It is in chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.