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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Oxygen Dependence

ICD-10 Coding for Oxygen Dependence

Z99.81
J96.11

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

Also Known as:
Supplemental Oxygen Dependence
Chronic Oxygen Therapy
o2 dependence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Oxygen Dependence

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Oxygen Dependence

Use ICD-10 code Z99.81 for dependence on supplemental oxygen, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dependence on supplemental oxygen

Billable Code
Z99.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient requires oxygen >15 hrs/day with documented hypoxia.

Applicable To

  • • Long-term oxygen therapy

Important Notes

  • • Z99.81 should not be used as a principal diagnosis for inpatient admissions.

Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

Billable Code
J96.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • ABG results showing PaO2 ≤55 mmHg
  • • Chronic condition documentation

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity and hypoxia are well documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.9

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

Use alongside Z99.81 when COPD is the underlying condition requiring oxygen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oxygen dependence?

The ICD-10 code for oxygen dependence is Z99.81, used as a secondary code to indicate a patient's need for supplemental oxygen.

How to document oxygen therapy for billing?

Document oxygen therapy by including ABG results, SpO2 levels, and the necessity for oxygen use, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines.

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