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.
Jump to: 1  Figure out if urgent or emergency medical attention might be required. 2  Make sure your loved one has tried his or her short-acting inhaler. 3  Make sure your loved one is properly implementing his or her COPD treatment plan. 4  Make sure your loved one's shortness of breath isn't caused or worsened by another medical condition. Although all COPD eventually causes shortness of breath, not all shortness of breath is COPD. Even in those with a well-established diagnosis of COPD, it's common to simultaneously suffer from other chronic medical conditions causing shortness of breath.