Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for respiratory distress syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Use ICD-10 code J80 for acute respiratory distress syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
COVID-19
Use with J80 when ARDS is due to COVID-19.
The ICD-10 code for acute respiratory distress syndrome is J80. It is used when all Berlin criteria are met, including acute onset, bilateral infiltrates, and a PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio of 300 or less.
For ARDS due to COVID-19, use the codes U07.1 for COVID-19 and J80 for ARDS. Ensure documentation meets Berlin criteria for ARDS.