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Z99.1 - Dependence on respirator


The ICD 10 Code for Dependence on respirator is listed as Z99.1.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Z99.1
Description: Dependence on respirator
  • Dependence on ventilator
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status (Z77-Z99)
Parent Z99 - Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z99.1:
Z99.11 - Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Z99.12 - Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Z99.1:
Z99.0 - Dependence on aspirator
Z99.2 - Dependence on renal dialysis
Z99.3 - Dependence on wheelchair
Z99.8 - Dependence on other enabling machines and devices