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.
Thus, shortness of breath can be considered as an extension of the dyspnea. The key difference between dyspnea and shortness of breath is that dyspnea is the uncomfortable need to breathe whereas shortness of breath is increased rate of respiration in order to meet the oxygen demand of the body. CONTENTS. 1. Overview and Key Difference 2. What is Dyspnea