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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia Unspecified

R09.02
J96.01

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

Also Known as:
Unspecified Hypoxemia
Low Oxygen Levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoxia Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code R09.02 for hypoxemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypoxemia

Billable Code
R09.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • SpO2 ≤88% on room air
coding:
  • • No specific cause identified for hypoxia
documentation:
  • • Lack of documentation for respiratory failure

Applicable To

  • • Low oxygen saturation
  • • Unspecified hypoxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of R09.02 with clinical indicators.

Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PaO2 <60 mmHg and/or PaCO2 ≥50 mmHg
  • • Clinical signs of respiratory distress

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure acute respiratory failure is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J18.9

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Use with R09.02 when hypoxia is due to pneumonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoxia unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for hypoxia unspecified is R09.02, which is used for hypoxemia when no specific cause is identified.

When should R09.02 be used?

R09.02 should be used for hypoxemia when no specific cause or respiratory failure is documented.

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