Central sleep apnoeas

Description

Central sleep apnoeas are characterised by reduction or cessation of airflow due to absent or reduced respiratory effort. Central apnoea (cessation of airflow) or hypopnea (reduction in airflow) may occur in a cyclical or intermittent fashion. Patients with central sleep apnoea of various etiologies may also exhibit obstructive events, in which case diagnoses of both central sleep apnoea and obstructive sleep apnoea may be given. Note: A definitive diagnosis requires objective evidence based on polysomnography.

Excludes

KB2A.0 – Central neonatal apnoea

Exclusions from above levels

KB2A – Apnoea of newborn

Child codes

7A40.0 – Primary central sleep apnoea
7A40.1 – Primary central sleep apnoea of infancy
7A40.2 – Primary central sleep apnoea of prematurity
7A40.3 – Central sleep apnea with Cheyne-Stokes breathing
7A40.4 – Central sleep apnoea due to a medical condition without Cheyne-Stokes breathing
7A40.5 – Central sleep apnoea due to high-altitude periodic breathing
7A40.6 – Central sleep apnoea due to a medication or substance
7A40.7 – Treatment-emergent central sleep apnoea
7A40.Y – Other specified central sleep apnoeas
7A40.Z – Central sleep apnoeas, unspecified

Sibling codes

7A41 – Obstructive sleep apnoea
7A42 – Sleep-related hypoventilation or hypoxemia disorders
7A4Y – Other specified sleep-related breathing disorders
7A4Z – Sleep-related breathing disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Central sleep apnoeas – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1193320862

Part of: 07: Sleep-wake disorders