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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure Z99.12

ICD-10 code Z99.12 for Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure
Excludes1: mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)

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[QUOTE="dballard2004, post: 494135, member: 987"] I have a question regarding coding for CPAP or BIPAP use when a patient has a dx of OSA. I have coders who always add code Z99.89 for dependence on ot... [ Read More ]
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