2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Symptoms, Signs, And Ill-Defined Conditions 780-799 > Symptoms 780-789 >
  Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms- 786 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Dyspnea and respiratory abnormalities- 786.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Respiratory abnormality unspecified- 786.00 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.00 contains 1 index entry
  Hyperventilation- A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is the result of an increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or a combination of both. It causes an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide.
- 786.01 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.01 contains 7 index entries
  Orthopnea- 786.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.02 contains 1 index entry
  Apnea- A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.
- Transient cessation of respiration.
- 786.03 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.03 contains 1 index entry
  Cheyne-stokes respiration- An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase in depth and rate and is then followed by a period of apnea. The period of apnea can last 5 to 30 seconds, then the cycle repeats every 45 seconds to 3 minutes.
- 786.04 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.04 contains 2 index entries
  Shortness of breath- Difficult or labored breathing.
- Difficult, painful breathing or shortness of breath.
- 786.05 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.05 contains 2 index entries
  Tachypnea- 786.06 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.06 contains 2 index entries
  Wheezing- 786.07 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.07 contains 2 index entries
  Respiratory abnormality other- Failure to adequately provide oxygen to cells of the body and to remove excess carbon dioxide from them. (Stedman, 25th ed)
- 786.09 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.09 contains 34 index entries
  Stridor- 786.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.1 contains 1 index entry
  Cough- A cough is a sudden, often repetitive, spasmodic contraction of the thoracic cavity, resulting in violent release of air from the lungs, and usually accompanied by a distinctive sound. (from Wikipedia)
- A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.
- 786.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.2 contains 12 index entries
  Hemoptysis- Bronchial hemorrhage manifested with spitting of blood.
- Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.
- 786.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.3 contains 12 index entries
  Abnormal sputum- 786.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.4 contains 4 index entries
  Chest pain- Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.
- 786.5 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Unspecified chest pain- Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest.
- 786.50 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.50 contains 2 index entries
  Precordial pain- 786.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.51 contains 11 index entries
  Painful respiration- 786.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.52 contains 14 index entries
  Other chest pain- 786.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.59 contains 7 index entries
  Swelling mass or lump in chest- 786.6 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.6 contains 12 index entries
  Abnormal chest sounds- 786.7 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.7 contains 10 index entries
  Hiccough- A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation which is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. (On-line Medical Dictionary)
- A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis which produces a sound.
- 786.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.8 contains 4 index entries
  Other symptoms involving respiratory system and chest- 786.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 786.9 contains 8 index entries
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