Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system (R09) ICD-10-CM
The R09 code range covers other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system with 16 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
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.
Codes in the R09 Range 16 codes · 12 billable
- R09 Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systemNon-billable
- R09.0 Asphyxia and hypoxemiaNon-billable
- 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 systemsNon-billable
- 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 systemNon-billable
- 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
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R09 range.
Asphyxia
A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
Foreign Body Sensation
Feeling of grittiness or having something in the eye; frequently caused by a foreign body. Other possible causes include corneal abrasion, corneal ulcer, inturned eye lash or acute conjunctivitis.
Hypoxia
Sub-optimal OXYGEN levels in the ambient air of living organisms.
Nasal Congestion
The blockage of the nasal passage due to mucosal edema. It is usually the result of a viral infection or an allergic reaction.
Pleurisy
INFLAMMATION of PLEURA, the lining of the LUNG. When PARIETAL PLEURA is involved, there is pleuritic CHEST PAIN.
Respiratory Arrest
Cessation of breathing function.
Rhinorrhea
Excess nasal drainage.
About the R09 Code Range
These signs and symptoms involve circulation or breathing. They include nasal congestion, postnasal drip, stopped breathing, and the feeling of a foreign body.
R09.0 separates asphyxia from hypoxemia. Other branches identify pleurisy, stopped breathing (respiratory arrest), and abnormal sputum.
R09.8 separates nasal congestion and postnasal drip from other specified signs. R09.A sorts foreign body sensation by site: unspecified, nose, throat, or another site.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R09 range?
Of the 16 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R09 range classify?
The range classifies other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
