Basic (10-23)

DI 33526.015 Impairment Codes for Respiratory Disorders

Use the impairment codes in this section to identify disorders in the respiratory body system.

A. When a respiratory disorder meets or equals a Part A listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the respiratory disorder meets or equals a Part A listing:

Respiratory Impairment Codes for Part A Listings

Part A Listing

Impairment Code

Impairment Descriptor

3.02

4960

Chronic Respiratory Disorders

3.03

4930

Asthma

3.04

2770

Cystic Fibrosis

3.07

4940

Bronchiectasis

3.09

4160

Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Any Cause

3.11

3250

Lung Transplant

3.14

5180

Respiratory Failure

B. When a respiratory disorder meets or medically equals a Part B listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the respiratory disorder meets or medically equals a Part B listing:

Respiratory Impairment Codes for Part B Listings

Part B Listing

Impairment Code

Impairment Descriptors

103.02

4960

Chronic Respiratory Disorders

103.03

4930

Asthma

103.04

2770

Cystic Fibrosis

103.06

7860

Growth Failure Due to Any Chronic Respiratory Disorder

103.11

3250

Lung Transplant

103.14

5180

Respiratory Failure

C. When a respiratory disorder does not meet or equal a listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the respiratory disorder does not meet or equal a listing:

General Impairment Codes for Respiratory Disorders

Impairment Descriptor

Impairment Code

Asbestosis

5010

Asthma

4930

Bronchiectasis

4940

Chronic Bronchitis

4910

Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Any Cause

4160

Chronic Respiratory Disorders

4960

Cystic Fibrosis

2770

Emphysema

4920

Growth Failure Due to Any Chronic Respiratory Disorder

7860

Lung Transplant

3250

Other Infectious and Parasitic Disorders

1360

Mycotic (Fungus) Infections

1180

Other Respiratory Disorders

5190

Pneumoconiosis

5050

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

0110

Respiratory Failure

5180

Sarcoidosis

1350

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

7800

 


To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0433526015
DI 33526.015 - Impairment Codes for Respiratory Disorders - 10/06/2023
Batch run: 10/06/2023
Rev:10/06/2023