AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

A 51-year old man with a history of advanced pulmonary fibrosis was admitted with worsening shortness of breath and tachycardia. The patient was started on steroids and placed on non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). The pulmonary department stated that this is a form of mechanical ventilation. Is it appropriate to assign a code from category 96.7, Other continuous mechanical ventilation, for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation? ...

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