R06.4
Hyperventilation
Clinical Information
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A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is the result of an increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or a combination of both. It causes an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide.
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Abnormally prolonged, rapid, and deep breathing.
Details
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R06.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.4 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R06.4 – other international versions of ICD-10 R06.4 may differ.