ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for tachypnea
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tachypnea”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding tachypnea
The ICD-10-CM code for tachypnea is R06.82 (Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R06.82.
Within R06.8 (other abnormalities of breathing), R06.82 is specifically for tachypnea, not elsewhere classified. Related codes cover apnea, not elsewhere classified (R06.81), Snoring (R06.83) and other abnormalities of breathing (R06.89).
Don't report R06.82 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: transitory tachypnea of newborn (P22.1).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific tachypnea codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R06.82)
- transitory tachypnea of newborn (P22.1)
Common questions about tachypnea ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for tachypnea?
- R06.82 — Tachypnea, not elsewhere classified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F45.8, P22.1, F45.8, P22.1.
What is the ICD-10 code for hysterical tachypnea?
- F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders.
What is the ICD-10 code for newborn tachypnea?
- P22.1 — Transient tachypnea of newborn.
What is the ICD-10 code for psychogenic tachypnea?
- F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders.
Is R06.82 billable?
- Yes. R06.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R06.82 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R06.82 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R06.82 a CC or MCC?
- No. R06.82 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.