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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia

J96.01
R09.02

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

Also Known as:
Low Oxygen
Oxygen Deficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia

Use ICD-10 code J96.01 for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute respiratory distress with hypoxia
documentation:
  • • Documented SpO2 <90% and PaO2 <60 mmHg

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute vs. chronic and includes SpO2 and ABG results.

Hypoxemia

Billable Code
R09.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • SpO2 90-94% without respiratory distress

Applicable To

  • • Low blood oxygen levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hypoxemia is documented without signs of respiratory failure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

U07.1

COVID-19

Use alongside J96.01 when hypoxia is due to COVID-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoxia?

The ICD-10 code for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia is J96.01. For hypoxemia without respiratory failure, use R09.02.

How do you code hypoxia with COVID-19?

Use U07.1 for COVID-19 and J96.01 for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, ensuring documentation links hypoxia to COVID-19.

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