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# G47.37 Central sleep apnea in conditions classified elsewhere

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Central sleep apnea in conditions classified elsewhere

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Excludes1

Not coded together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

-   apnea NOS ([R06.81](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r06.81/))
-   Cheyne-Stokes breathing ([R06.3](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/r06.3/))
-   pickwickian syndrome ([E66.2](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/e66.2/))
-   sleep apnea of newborn (P28.3-)

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   nightmares ([F51.5](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f51.5/))
-   nonorganic sleep disorders (F51.-)
-   sleep terrors ([F51.4](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f51.4/))
-   sleepwalking ([F51.3](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f51.3/))

### Code first

Code the underlying condition first, then this code.

-   underlying condition

### Code also

A second code may be needed. Sequencing depends on the encounter.

-   any associated underlying condition

## Related codes

-   [`G47.30` Sleep apnea, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.30/)
-   [`G47.31` Primary central sleep apnea ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.31/)
-   [`G47.32` High altitude periodic breathing ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.32/)
-   [`G47.33` Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric) ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.33/)
-   [`G47.34` Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.34/)
-   [`G47.35` Congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.35/)
-   [`G47.36` Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewhere ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.36/)
-   [`G47.39` Other sleep apnea ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/g47.39/)

## Common questions

### Is G47.37 a billable code?

Yes. G47.37 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

G47 Sleep disorders

Chapter

Diseases of the nervous system

Billable

Yes

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