R06.81
Apnea, not elsewhere classified
Applicable To
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Apnea NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Apnea
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Apnea or apneic event
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Central apnea due to periodic breathing
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Respiratory tract paralysis
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by cessation of breathing.
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A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.
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Cessation of breathing.
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Temporary absence of breathing or prolonged respiratory failure.
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Transient cessation of respiration.
Details
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R06.81 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 R06.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R06.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 R06.81 may differ.