R09.2

Billable

Respiratory arrest

R09.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory arrest. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R09
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes you can have mild breathing problems because of a stuffy nose or intense exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease. Many conditions can make you feel short of breath: Lung conditions such as asthma , emphysema , or pneumonia…

Read more about Breathing Problems at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Cardiorespiratory failure

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • cardiac arrest (I46.-)
  • respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0)
  • respiratory failure (J96.-)
  • respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)
  • respiratory insufficiency (R06.89)
  • respiratory insufficiency of newborn (P28.5)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R09.2?
R09.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Respiratory arrest". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R09.2 a billable code?
Yes — R09.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R09.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): cardiac arrest (I46.-); respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0); respiratory failure (J96.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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