R09.3 - Abnormal sputum

Code

R09.3 - Abnormal sputum
[Billable]

Includes

  • Abnormal amount of sputum
  • Abnormal color of sputum
  • Abnormal odor of sputum
  • Excessive sputum

Not Coded Here

  • blood-stained sputum (R04.2)

Code Tree

R00-R99 - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
  • R00-R09 - Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
    • R09 - Other symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory system
      • R09.0 - Asphyxia and hypoxemia
      • R09.1 - Pleurisy
      • R09.2 - Respiratory arrest
      • R09.3 - Abnormal sputum
      • R09.8 - Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
      • R09.A - Foreign body sensation of the circulatory and respiratory system