Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia J96.11

ICD-10 code J96.11 for Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

Image 1

Official Long Descriptor

Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

J96

Excludes1: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
cardiorespiratory failure (R09.2)
newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)
postprocedural respiratory failure (J95.82-)
respiratory arrest (R09.2)
respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM J96.11 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code J96.11 ? Start a discussion here
Respiratory failure on RA
If provider documents under assessment Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia s/p MVS on RA , should j96.01 still be coded if the pt is stable on RA?... [ Read More ]
HCC Query: COPD and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Yes, you can code both as long as it doesn't conflict with your specific contract guidelines. See AHA Coding Clinic 4th quarter 2013 (Volume 30 Issue 4) - Admission for Rehabilitation... question 4. ... [ Read More ]
HCC Query: COPD and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia hcc coding
Can we code J96.11 (Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia) and [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/J44.9']J44.9[/URL] (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified) both together in... [ Read More ]
Hypoxia vs hypoxemia
Thanks for your quick response. I should have used the term: combination code as opposed to unbundling. I appreciate the correction which now holds a special place in my memory; I'll never forget it. ... [ Read More ]
Hypoxia vs hypoxemia
I understand the difference between the two, but I've seen both coded together. Ex: acute respiratory failure w/hypoxia (J96.01) and hypoxemia (R09.02); hypoxia coded by itself is the same code as hyp... [ Read More ]
Covid-19 follow up visit for pt with respiratory failure with hypoxia due to Covid
I have a MCR pt that had been dx with Covid who was readmitted to the hospital 9/21/20 with acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. The patient was discharged from the hospital on about 9/29/20 and wa... [ Read More ]
Need help coding Sepsis
Hello, Need help coding the following hospital visit. This is what I coded but not too sure if is correct: A41.9, N39.0, B96.20, B96.89, I48.91, N17.9, E87.2, J96.00, R79.1, E11.9 **Not too sur... [ Read More ]
Coding question
I would recommend checking with your provider, but I'm pretty sure they probably meant to state "hypercapnic" respiratory failure. I have been coding for a pulmonary group for several years and I have... [ Read More ]
Coding question
Hi, Thanks for your response. New to coding too :) What is throwing me off is that he documented them together. I was wrong about the J96.02- :( I looked it up again and Hypocapnia means hyperven... [ Read More ]
Coding question
I'm new to coding and studying for my cpc, however; looking at the dx codes J96.01 & J96.02 in the cpt book. I would think the physician is correct. He documented "[LEFT][SIZE=4][FONT=Segoe UI][COLOR=... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News