Z87.09

Billable

Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system

Z87.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z87.0
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z87.09?
Z87.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Personal history of other diseases of the respiratory system". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z87.09 a billable code?
Yes — Z87.09 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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