Z99.81
BillableDependence on supplemental oxygen
Dependence on supplemental oxygen
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Dependence on long-term oxygen
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
SNOMED CT
- Home oxygen supply268512000
- Oxygen at home268512000
- Home oxygen supply started275915008
- Equipment in use397917005
- Requires oxygen therapy during exercise702546009
- Dependence on continuous home oxygen supply716366009
- Requires continuous home oxygen supply716366009
- Dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen60651000119103
- Dependence on nocturnal oxygen therapy89241000119108
- Dependence on supplemental oxygen931000119107
- Dependence on supplemental oxygen when ambulating89201000119106
Clinical Terms
- Home oxygen supply
- Home oxygen supply started
- Oxygen at home
- Dependence on continuous home oxygen supply
- Dependence on supplemental oxygen when ambulating
- Requires oxygen therapy during exercise
- Dependence on long-term oxygen
- Dependence on nocturnal oxygen therapy
- Dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen
- Equipment in use
- Requires continuous home oxygen supply
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dependence on supplemental oxygen?
The ICD-10-CM code for dependence on supplemental oxygen is Z99.81. The full clinical description is "Dependence on supplemental oxygen". Z99.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z99.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z99.81 represents “Dependence on supplemental oxygen”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z99.81 a billable code?
Yes, Z99.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z99.81 in?
Z99.81 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Z99.81 map to?
Z99.81 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 716366009, 60651000119103, 89241000119108, 931000119107, 89201000119106, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z99.81?
Z99.81 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2911577, C2363337. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z99.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dependence on supplemental oxygen 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 Z99.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Z99.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.