ICD-10-CM Code R09.02
Hypoxemia
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R09.02 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hypoxemia. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R090 is used to code Asphyxia
Asphyxia or asphyxiation (from Ancient Greek α- "without" and σφύξις sphyxis, "squeeze" (throb of heart)) is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which affects primarily the tissues and organs. There are many circumstances that can induce asphyxia, all of which are characterized by an inability of an individual to acquire sufficient oxygen through breathing for an extended period of time. Asphyxia can cause coma or death.
Specialty: | Critical Care Medicine |
MeSH Code: | D001237 |
ICD 9 Code: | 799.0 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #205-206 - Other respiratory system diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #205-206 - Other respiratory system diagnoses without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Erythrocytosis due to alveolar hypoventilation (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R09.02 - Hypoxemia'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R09.02. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 799.02 was previously used, R09.02 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: R09.0 - Asphyxia and hypoxemia