ICD 10 Coding Alert
Reader Question:
If CPAP Doesn't Help, Use This Z Code
Published on Mon Nov 04, 2019
Question: We recently saw a patient who was unable to see any improvement with the CPAP machine, and the pulmonologist diagnosed her with CPAP intolerance. Is there a code that describes this condition? Idaho Subscriber Answer: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance means that the CPAP use is ineffective in treating the patient. Since the patient is being administered the CPAP treatment for a sleep apnea diagnosis, you should list this as the primary diagnosis, if available. You may report CPAP intolerance as a secondary diagnosis using code Z78.9 (Other specified health status).
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