G47.33 — Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

G47.33

ICD-10 Chapter 6: Nervous System — illustrative image — Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00–G99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Obstructive sleep apnoea is repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep, causing pauses in breathing and snoring.

Also called: obstructive sleep apnea, osa, sleep apnoea.

When this code is used

Used for obstructive sleep apnoea (adult or paediatric).

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code G47.33 belongs to Chapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system, which covers codes G00–G99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code G47.33?

G47.33 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)”. Obstructive sleep apnoea is repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep, causing pauses in breathing and snoring.

When is code G47.33 used?

Used for obstructive sleep apnoea (adult or paediatric). It belongs to Chapter 6 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the nervous system).

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