ICD-10-CM · J96.12
ICD-10 J96.12: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Chronic hypercapnic resp failure.
Code
J96.12
Category
Respiratory (J00-J99)
Clinical context
Chronic hypercapnic resp failure.
Documentation requirements
- ABG with hypercapnia
Common related procedures
- BiPAP
Common payer denial patterns
- BiPAP indication
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 J96.12 mean?
Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
When is this code documented?
Chronic hypercapnic resp failure.
What documentation supports this code?
ABG with hypercapnia.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
BiPAP indication.
Related diagnoses
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