All species are given a two-part name, a binomial. The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes in zoological nomenclature). For example, Boa constrictor is one of four species of the Boa genus.
2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 786.05. Shortness of breath. 1  ICD-9-CM 786.05 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 786.05 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Shortness of Breath. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, can sometimes be harmless as the result of exercise or nasal congestion. In other situations, it may be a sign of a more serious heart or lung disease. Cases of frequent breathlessness should be evaluated by a physician to determine the cause.