R06.6
BillableHiccough
R06.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hiccough. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are hiccups? Have you ever wondered what is happening when you hiccup? There are two parts to a hiccup. The first is an involuntary movement of your diaphragm. The diaphragm is a muscle at the base of your lungs. It is the main muscle used for breathing. The second part of a hiccup is a quick closing of your vocal cords. This is what causes the "hic" sound you make. What causes hiccups? Hiccups can start and…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •psychogenic hiccough (F45.8)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R06.6?
- R06.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hiccough". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R06.6 a billable code?
- Yes — R06.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R06.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): psychogenic hiccough (F45.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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