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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Oxygen

ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Oxygen

J96.11
Z99.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dependence on oxygen includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Oxygen Therapy Dependence
Supplemental Oxygen Use
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Oxygen

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Oxygen

Use ICD-10 code J96.11 for chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic hypoxia with documented ABG results

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and provides ABG results.

Dependence on supplemental oxygen

Billable Code
Z99.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Oxygen use ≥15 hrs/day
  • • Stable condition without acute exacerbation

Applicable To

  • • Long-term oxygen therapy

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence after the primary respiratory condition code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.81

Dependence on supplemental oxygen

Use as a secondary code to indicate long-term oxygen therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dependence on oxygen?

The ICD-10 code for dependence on supplemental oxygen is Z99.81, used as a secondary code to indicate long-term oxygen therapy.

How is chronic respiratory failure coded in ICD-10?

Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia is coded as J96.11, often accompanied by Z99.81 for oxygen dependence.

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