Z99.12 – Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
- Code
Z99.12(claims format:Z9912)- Description
- Encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure
- Short description
- Encounter for respirator dependence during power failure
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
- Parent codes
- Z99 › Z99.1
Notes for Z99.12
- mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z99.1 – Dependence on respirator
- Dependence on ventilator
Block Z77-Z99
Index terms for Z99.12
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z99.1
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z99.12?
Z99.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure, in the block Z77-Z99 (Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status).
Is Z99.12 a billable code?
Yes. Z99.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z99.12 belong to?
It belongs to category Z99 – Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.