Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for atelectasis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atelectasis
Use ICD-10 code J98.11 for atelectasis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Tachypnea
Use if tachypnea is present alongside atelectasis.
The ICD-10 code for general atelectasis is J98.11, while post-procedural atelectasis is coded as J95.89.
Atelectasis in newborns is coded under the range P28.0-P28.19, depending on the specific type and cause.