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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperventilation

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperventilation

R06.4
F45.8

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

Also Known as:
Overbreathing
Rapid Breathing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperventilation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperventilation

Use ICD-10 code R06.4 for hyperventilation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperventilation

Billable Code
R06.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of tachypnea and ABG results indicating respiratory alkalosis.
coding:
  • • Exclude psychogenic causes before using R06.4.

Applicable To

  • • Non-psychogenic hyperventilation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ABG results are documented to support the diagnosis.

Other somatoform disorders

Billable Code
F45.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of anxiety or stress-related events
  • • Absence of organic cause for hyperventilation

Applicable To

  • • Psychogenic hyperventilation

Important Notes

  • • Document psychological factors contributing to hyperventilation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J96.xx

Respiratory failure

Use if hyperventilation is part of respiratory failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperventilation?

The ICD-10 code for hyperventilation is R06.4, used for non-psychogenic cases. For psychogenic hyperventilation, use F45.8.

How should hyperventilation be documented?

Document hyperventilation with specific symptoms, ABG results, and any identified causes to ensure accurate coding and treatment.

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