2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R06.82Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R00-R09›R06
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
R06.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for tachypnea, not elsewhere classified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. Coders also document this condition as finding of respiratory rate. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Respiratory signs and symptoms.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Finding of respiratory rate
- Rapid shallow breathing
- Shallow breathing
- Tachypnea
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Tachypnea NOS
Type 1 Excludes
- transitory tachypnea of newborn P22.1
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Tachypnea - R06.82
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Tachypnea
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Sleep Wake Disorders
abnormal sleep-wake schedule or pattern associated with the circadian rhythm which affect the length, timing, and/or rigidity of the sleep-wake cycle relative to the day-night cycle.Tachypnea
increased respiratory rate.Circadian Rhythm
the regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities, such as sensitivity to drugs or environmental and physiological stimuli.Respiratory Rate
the number of times an organism breathes with the lungs (respiration) per unit time, usually per minute.
Patient EducationClinical
Breathing Problems
When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes you can have mild breathing problems because of a stuffy nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease.
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Convert R06.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About R06.82Overview
Is R06.82 (Other abnormalities of breathing) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report tachypnea, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Can R06.82 be a principal diagnosis?
Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the tachypnea, not elsewhere classified is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R06.82?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, tachypnea, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 786.06 (tachypnea). The mapping is a direct match.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
