G47.32

Approximate Synonyms

• Central sleep apnea due to high altitude

• Central sleep apnea, high-altitude periodic breath

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by recurrent apneas during sleep despite persistent respiratory efforts. It is due to upper airway obstruction. The respiratory pauses may induce hypercapnia or hypoxia. Cardiac arrhythmias and elevation of systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures may occur. Frequent partial arousals occur throughout sleep, resulting in relative sleep deprivation and daytime tiredness. Associated conditions include obesity; acromegaly; myxedema; micrognathia; myotonic dystrophy; adenotonsilar dystrophy; and neuromuscular diseases. from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p395)

Details

• G47.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G47.32 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G47.32 – other international versions of ICD-10 G47.32 may differ.