ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R06.5
Mouth breathing
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R06.5
Excludes2: Not Included Here
dry mouth NOS (R68.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R06.5 (Mouth breathing)
ICD-10-CM code R06.5 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 R06.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R06.5 - Mouth breathing. 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 Mouth breathing.