What is (OSA) Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The word “apnea” literally means “without breath. ” Apnea is defined as a cessation of breath that lasts at least ten seconds. Obstructive apneas occur when the muscles in the back of the throat are not able to keep the throat open, despite efforts to breathe. This causes blockages in the airway and breathing interruptions, or apneas.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The word “apnea” literally means “without breath.” Apnea is defined as a cessation of breath that lasts at least ten seconds. Obstructive apneas occur when the muscles in the back of the throat are not able to keep the throat open, despite efforts to breathe. This causes blockages in the airway and breathing interruptions, or apneas. Obstructive apneas can result in two problems: fragmented sleep and lowered levels of oxygen in the blood. The combination of sleep disturbance and oxygen starvation can result in multiple problems, including automobile accidents, hypertension, heart disease, and mood and memory problems. • What is the Diagnosis Code for OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea ICD-9 Medical Diagnosis Code 327.23 Obstructive Sleep Apnea 327.27 Central Sleep Apnea 780.53 (hypersomnia with sleep apnea, unspecified) 780.57 Sleep apnea, regardless of type Other Diagnostic Codes 518.
