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R06.02

Billable

Shortness of breath

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A feeling of not getting enough air or difficulty breathing, commonly experienced during exertion or at rest.

Coding Tips

  • •Clarify whether shortness of breath is exertional, at rest, or both to support clinical documentation
  • •This is a common symptom code; ensure it's not masking an undiagnosed underlying condition

Code Hierarchy

└R06Abnormalities of breathing└R06.0Dyspnea└R06.02Shortness of breath
└R06.02Shortness of breath

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