Respiratory Arrest

• 100-03 - Witnessed Respiratory Arrest

Respiratory Arrest 100-03 - Data Integrity Rule

(as of 5 June 2000)

Never use 100-03 as primary admit diagnosis. Always code the reason for the respiratory arrest first, then code 100-3 only if the following criteria are met:

• A. “99” is called
• B. “99” record is completed
• C. Pulse is present
• D. Intubation is required

• see: Unwitnessed Cardiac Arrest
• see: Witnessed Cardiac Arrest and Cooling Protocol BRR