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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Symptoms, Signs, And Ill-Defined Conditions 780-799 > Symptoms 780-789 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786 Symptoms involving respiratory system and other chest symptoms 786 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.0 Dyspnea and respiratory abnormalities 786.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.00 Respiratory abnormality unspecified 786.00 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.00 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.01 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.02 Orthopnea 786.02 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.02 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.03 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.04 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.05 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.06 Tachypnea 786.06 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.06 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.07 Wheezing 786.07 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.07 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.09 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.1 Stridor 786.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.1 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.2 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.3 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.4 Abnormal sputum 786.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.4 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.5 Chest pain Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest. 786.5 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.50 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.51 Precordial pain 786.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.51 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.52 Painful respiration 786.52 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.52 contains 14 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.59 Other chest pain 786.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.59 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.6 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.7 Abnormal chest sounds 786.7 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 786.7 contains 10 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.8 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 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 786.9 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