ICD-10-CM · Z99.81
ICD-10 Z99.81: Dependence on supplemental oxygen
O2 dependence.
Code
Z99.81
Category
Factors influencing health status (Z00-Z99)
Clinical context
O2 dependence.
Documentation requirements
- O2 prescription
- Underlying lung disease
Common related procedures
- E1390 O2 concentrator
Common payer denial patterns
- NCD 240.2 criteria
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 Z99.81 mean?
Dependence on supplemental oxygen
When is this code documented?
O2 dependence.
What documentation supports this code?
O2 prescription; Underlying lung disease.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
NCD 240.2 criteria.
Related diagnoses
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- Z11.51 — Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Z12.11 — Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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