ICD-9-CM 518.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 518.0 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).
Pressure collapse of lung due to OB anesthesia in pregnancy
Pressure collapse of lung due to obstetric anesthesia in pregnancy
Clinical Information
(at-uh-lek-tuh-sis) failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia or other lung infections, lung disease, or long-term bedrest with shallow breathing. Sometimes called a collapsed lung
Collapse of all or part of a lung due to bronchial plugging or the chest cavity being opened to atomspheric pressure