Upper Airway Obstruction
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Thyroid gland, primary malignancy, Primary malignancy (solid tumor) of site unknown or NOS, Thyroid gland, benign neoplasm, Goiter without hyperthyroidism (nontoxic goiter), Subglottic (tracheal) stenosis or tracheomalacia, iatrogenic, Spine, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, kyphoscoliosis, Disorder of upper respiratory tract, infectious or noninfectious NOS, Trachea or larynx, stenosis or tracheomalacia, Trachea or bronchus (airways) NOS, wound/injury/trauma, Respiratory tract, foreign body in, Respiratory tract, burn, Angioedema (angioneurotic edema), Aspiration pneumonitisClick Expand to show legacy content.
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Category: Respiratory Problems (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Upper Airway Obstruction |
| Sub Diagnosis: | UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION |
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| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
| Program: | CC & Med |
| Status: | Current
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An acute upper airway obstruction is a actual physical blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, voice box (laryngeal), or throat (pharyngeal) areas. Please don't use this code unless there is an actual physical blockage.
- Causes of upper airway obstruction include:
- Allergic reactions in which the trachea or throat swell closed
- Chemical burns
- Croup
- Epiglottitis (old code: 3303) - (infection of the structure separating the trachea from the esophagus)
- Fire or burns from breathing in smoke
- Foreign bodies -- such as peanuts and other breathed-in foods, pieces of a balloon, buttons, coins, and small toys
- Viral or bacteria infections
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Retropharyngeal abscess
- Vocal cord problems