R09.3
BillableAbnormal sputum
R09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal sputum. 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 · NIHWhen you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe. The most common problem with the bronchi is bronchitis, an inflammation of the tubes. It can be acute or chronic . Other problems include: Bronchiectasis - a condition in which damage to the airways causes them…
Read more about Bronchial Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Abnormal amount of sputum
- •Abnormal color of sputum
- •Abnormal odor of sputum
- •Excessive sputum
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •blood-stained sputum (R04.2)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Allium Sat, Anacardium, Apis Mel, Gambogia, Merc Solub, Nat Carb, Nitricum Ac, Nux Vom, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, SulphurStandardized Insect Venom Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
- Bryonia, Gelsemium Sempervirens, Sambucus Nigra, Sulphur, Zincum Gluconicum›
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 R09.3?
- R09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormal sputum". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R09.3 a billable code?
- Yes — R09.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R09.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): blood-stained sputum (R04.2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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