ICD-10 Code for Hypoventilation
The ICD-10-CM code for hypoventilation is R06.89 — Other abnormalities of breathing. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for hypoventilation with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
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Which hypoventilation code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 4 codes under Hypoventilation. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| congenital central alveolar | G47.35 | Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources