J96.21
BillableAcute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is respiratory failure? Respiratory failure is a condition in which your blood doesn't have enough oxygen or has too much carbon dioxide. Sometimes you can have both problems. When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen. The oxygen passes into your blood, which carries it to your organs. Your organs, such as your heart and brain, need this oxygen-rich blood to work well. Another part of breathing is removing…
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