R06.0

Dyspnoea

Coding guidance (WHO 2019)

Orthopnoea Shortness of breath Excl.: transient tachypnoea of newborn (P22.1)

Sibling codes

R06Abnormalities of breathing R06.1Stridor R06.2Wheezing R06.3Periodic breathing R06.4Hyperventilation R06.5Mouth breathing R06.6Hiccough R06.7Sneezing R06.8Other and unspecified abnormalities of breathing