Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure ICD-10-CM Codes

What chronic hypoxic respiratory failure ICD codes can I use?

There are no chronic hypoxic respiratory failure ICD codes. However, you can use these two codes instead:

• J96.11 - Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. This is the specific ICD-10 code you’re looking for. It has all the words from chronic hypoxic respiratory failure. It’s just arranged differently.

• J96.21 - Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

This is similar to Item 1, but this time, it’s for a patient with acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia.

There are other ICD-10 codes for chronic respiratory failure, but the complications are different, so these are the two codes that fit the hypoxic kind of chronic respiratory failure.

Are both of these chronic hypoxic respiratory failure ICD codes billable?

Yes. Both of the aforementioned chronic hypoxic respiratory failure-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information about chronic hypoxic respiratory failure:

• Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure refers to a long-term inability of the respiratory system to maintain adequate levels of oxygen in the blood.
• This condition can result from a variety of diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and certain neuromuscular disorders.
• Symptoms of chronic hypoxic respiratory failure may include shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, and cyanosis (a blueish color of the skin and mucous membranes).
• Treatment approaches typically focus on managing the underlying disease causing the hypoxia, and may include medications, supplemental oxygen therapy, and in severe cases, mechanical ventilation.
• Regular monitoring and management of the condition are crucial, as chronic hypoxic respiratory failure can lead to serious complications, such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and in severe cases, death.

Synonyms include:

• Chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure
• Chronic respiratory failure
• Hypoxemic respiratory failure
• Acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure
• Acute-on-chronic respiratory failure