Respiratory Failure

We don't have a general code for Respiratory Failure. This is not a valid diagnosis and a more specific cause must be entered.

We do have codes for Respiratory Failures for some specific reasons:

• 2500 -Respiratory Failure 2nd to Neuromuscular Disease/Respiratory failure 2nd to Neuromuscular Dis
• Upper airway obstruction 2nd anaphylaxsis
• Upper airway obstruction 2nd angioneurotic edema