Is R06.8 a billable code?
No. R06.8 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R06.8: Other abnormalities of breathing
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R06.8 groups related diagnoses under other abnormalities of breathing. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under R06.8
- R06.81Apnea, not elsewhere classified
- R06.82Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified
- R06.83Snoring
- R06.89Other abnormalities of breathing
Other codes in R06 Abnormalities of breathing
R06.8 questions
What does R06.8 mean?
R06.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other abnormalities of breathing. 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.