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.