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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress Syndrome

J80
U07.1

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.

Also Known as:
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS
RDS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Billable Code
J80
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • All Berlin criteria must be documented.
coding:
  • • Do not use if criteria are not met.

Applicable To

  • • ARDS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ARDS criteria and excludes cardiac causes.

COVID-19

Billable Code
U07.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • COVID-19 infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure COVID-19 is confirmed and documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

U07.1

COVID-19

Use with J80 when ARDS is due to COVID-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute respiratory distress syndrome?

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.

How do you code ARDS due to COVID-19?

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.

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