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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Hypoxia

ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Hypoxia

J44.1
J96.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for copd with hypoxia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Hypoxia
COPD with Low Oxygen Levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Hypoxia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for COPD with Hypoxia

Use ICD-10 code J44.1 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Billable Code
J44.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of increased dyspnea and sputum changes.

Applicable To

  • • COPD with acute exacerbation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies exacerbation symptoms.

Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ABG: PaO2 <60 mmHg
  • • Respiratory distress (e.g., RR >24, accessory muscle use)

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Document ABG values and clinical signs of respiratory failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R09.02

Hypoxemia

Use when hypoxia is documented without meeting criteria for respiratory failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for COPD with hypoxia?

The ICD-10 code for COPD with hypoxia, when respiratory failure is present, is J96.01. For COPD with acute exacerbation, use J44.1.

How do you code COPD with hypoxia?

Code J44.1 for COPD with exacerbation and J96.01 for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. Use R09.02 if hypoxia is present without respiratory failure.

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