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Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 786.03
Apnea
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 786.03 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 786.03 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 786.03 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R06.81 Apnea, not elsewhere classified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Apnea or apneic event
  • Central apnea due to periodic breathing
  • Central sleep apnea due to periodic breathing
Clinical Information
  • A disorder characterized by cessation of breathing
  • A transient absence of spontaneous respiration
  • Cessation of breathing
  • Temporary absence of breathing or prolonged respiratory failure
  • Transient cessation of respiration
786.03 Excludes
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 786.03:
 786.02 ICD9Data.com 786.04 
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