Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with R05

  • paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-)
  • J41.0 - smoker's cough (J41.0)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • R04.2 - cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)

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