ICD Code Z99.11

ICD code Z99.11 is dependence on respirator [ventilator] status.

1. Patient is dependent on supplemental oxygen on a continuous basis

2. Medical documentation confirms the ongoing need for oxygen therapy

3. Underlying chronic respiratory condition or hypoxemia requiring long-term oxygen support

4. Oxygen dependence is not limited to acute or temporary episodes

5. Clinical assessment indicates that removal of supplemental oxygen would result in significant health risk

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z99.11 include:

- 94002 (Ventilation assist and management, initiation of pressure or volume preset ventilators for assisted or controlled breathing; hospital inpatient/observation, initial day)

- 94003 (Ventilation assist and management, hospital inpatient/observation, each subsequent day)

- 94660 (Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation, CPAP)

- 94662 (Continuous negative pressure ventilation, CNP)

- 94656 (Initiation of pressure or volume preset ventilators for assisted or controlled breathing; hospital outpatient/office, initial set-up and training)

- 94657 (Subsequent management of pressure or volume preset ventilators for assisted or controlled breathing; hospital outpatient/office, each visit)

- 94799 (Unlisted pulmonary service or procedure, when applicable)

- 99496 (Transitional care management services with moderate or high complexity medical decision making within 7 days of discharge)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of patients with ICD code Z99.11.

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