R09.01
Asphyxia
Approximate Synonyms
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Asphyxiation
Clinical Information
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A condition due to lack of oxygen in respired air, resulting in impending or actual cessation of life.
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A pathological condition caused by lack of oxygen, manifested in impending or actual cessation of life.
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The stopping of respiration or the asphyxia that results from it.
Details
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R09.01 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 R09.01 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R09.01 – other international versions of ICD-10 R09.01 may differ.