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ICD-10 Code G47.33: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

G47.33 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric) in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric) in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G40-G47Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
category
G47Sleep disorders
category
G47.3Sleep apnea
currentG47.3

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea
Excludes1 (do not code together)
  • obstructive sleep apnea of newborn (P28.3-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

NeurologistGeneral Physician

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 64582high
OPEN IMPLANTATION OF HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE NEUROSTIMULATOR ARRAY, PULSE GENERATOR, AND DISTAL RESPIRATORY SENSOR ELECTRODE OR ELECTRODE ARRAY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64584high
REMOVAL OF HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE NEUROSTIMULATOR ARRAY, PULSE GENERATOR, AND DISTAL RESPIRATORY SENSOR ELECTRODE OR ELECTRODE ARRAY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64583high
REVISION OR REPLACEMENT OF HYPOGLOSSAL NERVE NEUROSTIMULATOR ARRAY AND DISTAL RESPIRATORY SENSOR ELECTRODE OR ELECTRODE ARRAY, INCLUDING CONNECTION TO EXISTING PULSE GENERATOR
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95803high
ACTIGRAPHY TESTING, RECORDING, ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND REPORT (MINIMUM OF 72 HOURS TO 14 CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF RECORDING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94664high
DEMONSTRATION AND/OR EVALUATION OF PATIENT UTILIZATION OF AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR IPPB DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)Obstructive sleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea adult pediatric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeG47.33
SystemICD10
Display nameObstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
ChapterDiseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
BlockEpisodic and paroxysmal disorders

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Apnea, apneic(of) (spells)Apnea, apneic(of) (spells)Hypopnea, obstructive sleep apnea

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