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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Low Oxygen Saturation

ICD-10 Coding for Low Oxygen Saturation

R09.89
J96.01

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

Also Known as:
Hypoxemia
Low O2 Saturation
Desaturation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low Oxygen Saturation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Low Oxygen Saturation

Use ICD-10 code R09.89 for other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable Code
R09.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • SpO2 between 85-89% without clinical deterioration.

Applicable To

  • • Respiratory desaturation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of respiratory failure.

Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • SpO2 ≤90% with ABG PaO2 <60 mmHg

Applicable To

  • • Acute hypoxic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ABG results or clinical intervention are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low oxygen saturation?

The ICD-10 code for low oxygen saturation, when not meeting criteria for respiratory failure, is R09.89. If criteria for acute hypoxic respiratory failure are met, use J96.01.

How do you code acute hypoxic respiratory failure?

Code J96.01 is used for acute hypoxic respiratory failure when SpO2 is ≤90% with ABG PaO2 <60 mmHg or clinical intervention is required.

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