R05.8 Other specified cough
ICD-10-CM · CMS code reference
Official ICD-10-CM description: Other specified cough
Coding notes
From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.
Excludes1
Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.
- paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-)
- smoker's cough (J41.0)
Excludes2
Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.
- cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)
Related codes
Common questions
Is R05.8 a billable code?
Yes. R05.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.