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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hypoxic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hypoxic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

J96.01
J96.02

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute hypoxic hypercapnic respiratory failure includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia and Hypercapnia
Acute Mixed Respiratory Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hypoxic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hypoxic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

Use ICD-10 code J96.01 for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • pO2 <60 mmHg or SpO2 <91% on room air
  • • P/F ratio <300

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Document specific hypoxic criteria to ensure proper coding.

Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

Billable Code
J96.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • pCO2 >50 mmHg with pH <7.35

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Document specific hypercapnic criteria to ensure proper coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.1

COPD with exacerbation

Use when COPD exacerbation is the underlying cause of respiratory failure.

J18.9

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Use when pneumonia is the underlying cause of respiratory failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute hypoxic hypercapnic respiratory failure?

The ICD-10 codes for acute hypoxic hypercapnic respiratory failure are J96.01 for hypoxia and J96.02 for hypercapnia. Both codes should be used when both conditions are present.

How do you document acute hypoxic and hypercapnic respiratory failure?

Document specific ABG results showing hypoxia and hypercapnia, and link the respiratory failure to an underlying condition like COPD or pneumonia.

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