The ICD-10 code for acute respiratory failure, dependent on ventilation assist management is Z99.11.
The ICD-10 code for acute respiratory failure is J96.01
Step-by-step explanation:
In general codes beginning with Z denote reasons for encounter with health services due to some specific purpose.
The ICD-10 codes for dependence on any enabling machines or devices starts from Z99
ICD-10 Code for respirator dependence is Z99.1
ICD-10 Code for ventilator status is Z99.11
The ICD-10 codes for respiratory illnesses vary from J00-J99
When the patient is dependent on mechanical ventilation due to respiratory failure, the code is Z99.11
Acute respiratory failure results when there is a lack of normal exchange of gases in the lungs. This leads to lack of oxygen throughout the body causing symptoms like shortness of breath, confusion, rapid breathing etc.
It usually occurs due to some other primary cause like lung disorders, spine malformation, inhalation injury, chest trauma, smoking, drugs or alcohol.