ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R09.0
Asphyxia and hypoxemia
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R09.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- asphyxia due to carbon monoxide (T58.-)
- asphyxia due to foreign body in respiratory tract (T17.-)
- birth (intrauterine) asphyxia (P84)
- hyperventilation (R06.4)
- traumatic asphyxia (T71.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
hypercapnia (R06.89)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R09.0 (Asphyxia and hypoxemia)
ICD-10-CM code R09.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R09.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R09.0 - Asphyxia and hypoxemia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Asphyxia and hypoxemia.