ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R05.3
Chronic cough
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R05.3
Inclusion Terms
- Persistent cough
- Refractory cough
- Unexplained cough
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R05.3 (Chronic cough)
ICD-10-CM code R05.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R05.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R05.3 - Chronic cough. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chronic cough.