R09.A Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system

Non-billable header with 4 child codes.

Applies from R09 Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system

Excludes1 (never code together)

• acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
• respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
• respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0)
• respiratory failure (J96.-)
• respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Codes under R09.A

• R09.A0 Foreign body sensation, unspecified
• R09.A1 Foreign body sensation, nose
• R09.A2 Foreign body sensation, throat
• R09.A9 Foreign body sensation, other site

Nearby codes

• R09.3 Abnormal sputum
• R09.8 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
• R09.81 Nasal congestion
• R09.82 Postnasal drip
• R09.89 Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
• R09.A Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system (this code)
• R09.A0 Foreign body sensation, unspecified
• R09.A1 Foreign body sensation, nose
• R09.A2 Foreign body sensation, throat
• R09.A9 Foreign body sensation, other site