ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for syncope cough
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cough (affected) (epidemic) (nervous) › syncope”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding syncope cough
The ICD-10-CM code for syncope cough is R05.4 (Cough syncope).
Within R05 (cough), R05.4 is specifically for cough syncope. Related codes cover acute cough (R05.1), subacute cough (R05.2), chronic cough (R05.3), other specified cough (R05.8) and unspecified (R05.9).
Code first: syncope and collapse (R55).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about syncope cough ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for syncope cough?
- R05.4 — Cough syncope.
Is R05.4 billable?
- Yes. R05.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R05.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is R05.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. R05.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.