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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

E66.2

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

Also Known as:
Pickwickian Syndrome
OHS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code E66.2 for morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation

Billable Code
E66.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • BMI ≥30 with PaCO₂ >45 mmHg
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'morbid obesity with alveolar hypoventilation'

Applicable To

  • • Obesity hypoventilation syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links obesity to hypoventilation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.41

Body mass index (BMI) 40.0-44.9, adult

Use to specify BMI when coding for obesity hypoventilation syndrome.

G47.33

Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

Use when OSA is comorbid with OHS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for obesity hypoventilation syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for obesity hypoventilation syndrome is E66.2, which covers morbid obesity with alveolar hypoventilation.

Can E66.2 be used without 'morbid obesity' in documentation?

No, E66.2 requires explicit documentation linking obesity to hypoventilation, even if BMI is over 40.

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