ICD-10-CM Code R06.1
Stridor
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R06.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of stridor. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R061 is used to code Stridor
Stridor (Latin for "creaking or grating noise") is a high-pitched breath sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the larynx or lower in the bronchial tree. It should not to be confused with stertor which is a noise originating in the pharynx. Stridor is a physical sign which is caused by a narrowed or obstructed airway. It can be inspiratory, expiratory or biphasic, although it is usually heard during inspiration. Inspiratory stridor often occurs in children with croup. It may be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor. Stridor should always command attention to establish its cause. Visualization of the airway by medical experts equipped to control the airway may be needed.
| Specialty: | Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatrics |
| ICD 9 Code: | 786.1 |
Coding Notes for R06.1 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Congenital laryngeal stridor - instead, use code P28.89
- Laryngismus (stridulus) - instead, use code J38.5
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #204 - Respiratory signs and symptoms.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R06.1 - Stridor'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R06.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 786.1 was previously used, R06.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: R06 - Abnormalities of breathing