G47.3

Non-billable

Sleep apnea

G47.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sleep apnea. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as G47.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G47
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. It causes your airway to collapse or become blocked during sleep. Normal breathing starts again with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly. However, not…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • apnea NOS (R06.81)
  • Cheyne-Stokes breathing (R06.3)
  • pickwickian syndrome (E66.2)
  • sleep apnea of newborn (P28.3-)

Notes

  • any associated underlying condition

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G47.3?
G47.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sleep apnea". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G47.3 a billable code?
No — G47.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as G47.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of G47.3?
G47.3 has 9 more specific child codes, including G47.30, G47.31, G47.32.
What is excluded from G47.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): apnea NOS (R06.81); Cheyne-Stokes breathing (R06.3); pickwickian syndrome (E66.2); sleep apnea of newborn (P28.3-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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