R052 - Subacute cough - a cough that has persisted for several weeks
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
This code represents a subacute cough, which is a cough that typically lasts between 3-8 weeks. It's longer than an acute cough (which lasts less than 3 weeks) but shorter than a chronic cough (which lasts more than 8 weeks). This type of cough often occurs after respiratory infections or other conditions and may take time to resolve completely. The code falls under the category of symptoms and signs that are documented when the underlying cause may not yet be determined or when the cough itself is the primary concern being addressed.
Additional Information
This is a symptom code used when documenting a cough that has persisted for several weeks. The underlying cause may require separate coding and treatment.
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings
Medical Specialty
Primary Care, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine
Expected Costs
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What's Required Before This
- Medical evaluation to determine duration and characteristics of cough
What to Expect After
- Monitor cough duration and severity
- Evaluate for underlying causes if cough persists
- Consider further testing if cough becomes chronic
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