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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency

J96.19
J96.11
J96.12

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Chronic Respiratory Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency

Use ICD-10 code J96.19 for chronic respiratory failure, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified

Non-Billable
J96.19
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Chronic respiratory symptoms persisting over 30 days.
documentation:
  • • Lack of specification of hypoxia or hypercapnia.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic respiratory failure not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document and code the underlying cause of the respiratory failure.

Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PaO2 <60 mmHg on room air
  • • SpO2 ≤88% on room air

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document and code the underlying cause of the respiratory failure.

Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

Billable Code
J96.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PaCO2 >45 mmHg on two ABGs ≥24 hrs apart

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document and code the underlying cause of the respiratory failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.11

Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

Use when patient is on chronic mechanical ventilation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic respiratory insufficiency?

The ICD-10 code for chronic respiratory insufficiency is J96.19 when unspecified, J96.11 for hypoxia, and J96.12 for hypercapnia.

How do you code chronic respiratory failure with COPD?

Code the underlying condition first, such as COPD (J44.9), followed by J96.11 or J96.12 based on hypoxia or hypercapnia.

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