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

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Respiratory Failure

J96.01
J96.02

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

Also Known as:
ARF
Acute Respiratory Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Respiratory Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute 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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of hypoxia with clinical indicators

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies hypoxia and links to any underlying conditions.

Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

Billable Code
J96.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • pCO2 >50 mmHg with pH <7.35
  • • Clinical signs such as altered mental status

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies hypercapnia and links to any underlying conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J18.9

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Use when pneumonia is the underlying cause of the respiratory failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia is J96.01, and with hypercapnia is J96.02. Ensure documentation specifies the type and clinical indicators.

Can both hypoxic and hypercapnic respiratory failure be coded together?

Yes, if both conditions are documented with clinical indicators, both J96.01 and J96.02 can be coded together.

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