R06.6

Approximate Synonyms

• Hiccoughs

• Hiccup

Clinical Information

• A diaphragmatic spasm causing a sudden inhalation which is interrupted by a spasmodic closure of the glottis, producing a noise. on-line medical dictionary)

• A disorder characterized by repeated gulp sounds that result from an involuntary opening and closing of the glottis. This is attributed to a spasm of the diaphragm.

• A hiccup is an unintentional movement of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. It’s followed by quick closing of the vocal cords, which produces the “hic” sound you make. There are a large number of causes, including large meals, alcohol, or hot and spicy foods. Hiccups may also start and stop for no obvious reason.there is no sure way to stop hiccups. You can try

• A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis which produces a sound.

Details

• R06.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R06.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 R06.6 may differ.