AAPC

A drop in PaO2 equal to or greater than 10 to 15 mmHg generally indicates acute respiratory failure." Blood pH is also an important determinant of respiratory failure. Coding Clinic 2Q 1990 states that "...the arterial blood gas pH is also helpful in determining respiratory failure in a patient with known chronic lung disease. ................
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