Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 327.23
Obstructive sleep apnea (adult)(pediatric)
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 327.23 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 327.23 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: 327.23 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G47.33 Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Approximate Synonyms
  • Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure due to obstructive sleep apnea
  • Acute hypercarbic respiratory failure secondary to obstuctive sleep apnea
  • Acute respiratory failure from obstuctive sleep apnea
  • Adult obstructive sleep apnea
  • Complex sleep apnea
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Obstructive sleep apnea of adult
  • Obstructive sleep apnea of child
  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
  • Obstructive sleep apnea, adult
  • Obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric
  • Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Clinical Information
  • A disorder characterized by recurrent apneas during sleep despite persistent respiratory efforts. It is due to upper airway obstruction. The respiratory pauses may induce hypercapnia or hypoxia. Cardiac arrhythmias and elevation of systemic and pulmonary arterial pressures may occur. Frequent partial arousals occur throughout sleep, resulting in relative sleep deprivation and daytime tiredness. Associated conditions include obesity; acromegaly; myxedema; micrognathia; myotonic dystrophy; adenotonsilar dystrophy; and neuromuscular diseases. (from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p395)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 327.23:
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