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ICD-10 Code G47.33: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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
Related codes
G47.30Sleep apnea, unspecifiedcodeG47.31Primary central sleep apneacodeG47.32High altitude periodic breathingcodeG47.34Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilationcodeG47.35Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndromecodeG47.36Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewherecodeG47.37Central sleep apnea in conditions classified elsewherecodeG47.39Other sleep apneacode
Sibling codes
G47.30Sleep apnea, unspecifiedbillableG47.31Primary central sleep apneabillableG47.32High altitude periodic breathingbillableG47.34Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilationbillableG47.35Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndromebillableG47.36Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewherebillableG47.37Central sleep apnea in conditions classified elsewherebillableG47.39Other sleep apneabillable
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
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