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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for distress

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Distress”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding distress

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for distress; the code depends on the details below.

More specific distress codes (official index)

  • abdomen
  • acute respiratory R06.03 — Acute respiratory distress
  • syndrome (adult) (child) J80 — Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • epigastric R10.13 — Epigastric pain
  • fetal P84 — Other problems with newborn
  • complicating pregnancy
  • gastrointestinal (functional) K30 — Functional dyspepsia
  • psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
  • intestinal (functional) NOS K59.9 — Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified
  • psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
  • maternal, during labor and delivery O75.0 — Maternal distress during labor and delivery
  • relationship, with spouse or intimate partner Z63.0 — Problems in relationship with spouse or partner
  • respiratory (adult) (child) R06.03 — Acute respiratory distress
  • newborn P22.9 — Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
  • specified NEC P22.8 — Other respiratory distress of newborn
  • orthopnea R06.01 — Orthopnea
  • psychogenic F45.8 — Other somatoform disorders
  • shortness of breath R06.02 — Shortness of breath
  • specified type NEC R06.09 — Other forms of dyspnea

Common questions about distress ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for acute respiratory distress?

R06.03 — Acute respiratory distress.

What is the ICD-10 code for epigastric distress?

R10.13 — Epigastric pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for fetal distress?

P84 — Other problems with newborn.

What is the ICD-10 code for gastrointestinal distress?

K30 — Functional dyspepsia.

What is the ICD-10 code for intestinal nos distress?

K59.9 — Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for respiratory distress?

R06.03 — Acute respiratory distress.