ICD-10-CM R05.3
Updated 3/12/2025
Reviewed by Nathan Liu, MD

Chronic cough

Description

This code specifically refers to a persistent cough lasting longer than eight weeks, differentiating it from acute and subacute coughs, which are of shorter duration. It does not include other cough-related conditions such as cough syncope or unspecified coughs, making it essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Code Crosswalks

No crosswalks found.

Alternate Codes

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Billed With Codes

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Sources

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Federal and State Datasets

  • ICD-10 Files, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • ICD-10 (2019 Data), World Health Organization (WHO)
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