R09.0
Non-billableAsphyxia and hypoxemia
Asphyxia and hypoxemia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •acute respiratory distress syndromeJ80
- •respiratory arrest of newbornP28.81
- •respiratory distress syndrome of newbornP22.0
- •respiratory failureJ96
- •respiratory failure of newbornP28.5
- •asphyxia due to carbon monoxideT58
- •asphyxia due to foreign body in respiratory tractT17
- •birth (intrauterine) asphyxiaP84
- •hyperventilationR06.4
- •traumatic asphyxiaT71
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •hypercapniaR06.89
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for asphyxia and hypoxemia?
The ICD-10-CM code for asphyxia and hypoxemia is R09.0. The full clinical description is "Asphyxia and hypoxemia". R09.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R09.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R09.0 represents “Asphyxia and hypoxemia”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R09.0 a billable code?
No, R09.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under R09.0.
What chapter is R09.0 in?
R09.0 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R09.0?
R09.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0); and 7 more.
What are the subcategories under R09.0?
R09.0 has 2 child codes, including: R09.01 (Asphyxia), R09.02 (Hypoxemia).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R09.0?
R09.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1561822. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R09.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like asphyxia and hypoxemia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R09.0?
R09.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: MD11.1 (Asphyxia).
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