ICD-10-CM R09: Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R09

Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R09

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
  • respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0)
  • respiratory failure (J96.-)
  • respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • asphyxia due to carbon monoxide (T58.-)
  • asphyxia due to foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)
  • birth (intrauterine) asphyxia (P84)
  • hyperventilation (R06.4)
  • traumatic asphyxia (T71.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

pleurisy with effusion (J90)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • cardiac arrest (I46.-)
  • respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0)
  • respiratory failure (J96.-)
  • respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)
  • respiratory insufficiency (R06.89)
  • respiratory insufficiency of newborn (P28.5)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

blood-stained sputum (R04.2)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

hypercapnia (R06.89)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • foreign body in throat (T17.2-)
  • wheezing (R06.2)
Inclusion Terms

Cardiorespiratory failure

Inclusion Terms
  • Abnormal amount of sputum
  • Abnormal color of sputum
  • Abnormal odor of sputum
  • Excessive sputum
Inclusion Terms
  • Abnormal chest percussion
  • Bruit (arterial)
  • Chest tympany
  • Choking sensation
  • Friction sounds in chest
  • Rales
  • Weak pulse
Inclusion Terms

Foreign body sensation globus

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R09):

R09.0 - Asphyxia and hypoxemia R09.01 - Asphyxia R09.02 - Hypoxemia R09.1 - Pleurisy R09.2 - Respiratory arrest R09.3 - Abnormal sputum R09.8 - Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems R09.81 - Nasal congestion R09.82 - Postnasal drip R09.89 - Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems R09.A - Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system R09.A0 - Foreign body sensation, unspecified R09.A1 - Foreign body sensation, nose R09.A2 - Foreign body sensation, throat R09.A9 - Foreign body sensation, other site

About ICD-10-CM Code R09 (Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system)

ICD-10-CM code R09 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 R09 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R09 - Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system. 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 Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system.