R05.9
✓ Billable
Cough, unspecified
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Code
R05.9
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R05.9?
ICD-10-CM code R05.9 represents Cough, unspecified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is R05.9 billable?
Yes. R05.9 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is R05.9 in?
R05.9 belongs to the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter (R00–R99) of ICD-10-CM.
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