Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. The ICD-10 code for sleep apnea is G47.33. In the previous ICD-9 coding system, the code for sleep apnea was 780.57. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. It can be classified into different types, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) provides specific codes to identify and classify this condition.
For obstructive sleep apnea, the ICD-10 code is G47.33. This code is used to indicate a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, which is a common form of sleep apnea where the upper airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep. The code G47.33 also includes any associated sleep-related hypoventilation or respiratory failure.
On the other hand, central sleep apnea is assigned the code G47.31 in ICD-10. Central sleep apnea is characterized by the brain's failure to signal the muscles to breathe properly during sleep. This type of sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea.
It is important to note that the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), which was used prior to the implementation of ICD-10, had different codes for sleep apnea. The ICD-9 code for obstructive sleep apnea was 327.23, while central sleep apnea was assigned the code 327.27. These codes were used to classify and document sleep apnea cases before the transition to ICD-10.
In conclusion, the ICD-10 code for obstructive sleep apnea is G47.33, while the code for central sleep apnea is G47.31. The corresponding ICD-9 codes were 327.23 and 327.27, respectively.