2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z99.11Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

ICD-10-CM Codes›Z00–Z99›Z77-Z99›Z99

ICD-10-CM Z99.11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Z99.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dependence on respirator [ventilator] status. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified status.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Z99.11
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Short Description
Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Z99.1
Dependence on respirator

Code Classification

ChapterZ00–Z99Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
SectionZ77-Z99Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
CategoryZ99Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified
This CodeZ99.11Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Z99.11 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Artificial ventilation finding
  • Dependence on biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation
  • Dependence on biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation due to central sleep apnea syndrome
  • Dependence on continuous positive airway pressure ventilation
  • Dependence on energy-dependent medical equipment and/or device
  • Dependence on home ventilator
  • Dependence on non-invasive ventilation
  • Dependence on respirator
  • Dependence on respiratory device
  • Dependence on ventilator
  • Dysfunctional ventilatory weaning response
  • Equipment in use
  • Patient tolerating mechanical ventilation
  • Respiratory disease requiring assisted mechanical ventilation
  • Uses home bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation
  • Uses home continuous positive airway pressure ventilation supply
  • Weaning from mechanically assisted ventilation not achieved

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Ventilator status

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dependence(on) (syndrome)
      • on
        • respirator
    • Dependence(on) (syndrome)
      • on
        • ventilator
    • Status(post)
      • ventilator

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR FAC025
Other specified status
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert Z99.11 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V46.11 Respirator depend status
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Z99.11Overview

Is Z99.11 (Dependence on respirator) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dependence on respirator [ventilator] status on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is Z99.11 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for dependence on respirator [ventilator] status on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Z99.11?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dependence on respirator [ventilator] status converts to ICD-9-CM V46.11 (respirator depend status). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.