ICD Code J96-

ICD code J96- is respiratory failure, which refers to a condition where the respiratory system fails in oxygenating blood or removing carbon dioxide from the body.

1. Evidence of inadequate oxygenation (hypoxemia) and/or elevated carbon dioxide levels (hypercapnia) as determined by arterial blood gas analysis

2. Clinical signs of respiratory distress, such as increased respiratory rate, use of accessory muscles, or cyanosis

3. Symptoms including shortness of breath, confusion, headache, or lethargy

4. Underlying cause identified, such as chronic lung disease, acute respiratory event, or neuromuscular impairment

5. Duration and severity of respiratory failure documented (acute, chronic, or acute on chronic)

6. Exclusion of other primary cardiac or metabolic causes for the respiratory symptoms

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J96- include:

94002, 94003, 94004, 94010, 94060, 94070, 94640, 94660, 94662, 94760, 94761, 94762, 31500, 31502, 31503, 31505, 31510, 31511, 31512, 31513, 31515, 31520, 94012, 94013, 94664, 94680, 94681, 94682, 94683, 94684, 94685, 94686, 94687, 94688, 94690, 94691, 94692, 94693, 94694, 94695, 94696, 94697, 94698, 94699, 94799, 99291, 99292.

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