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J96

Non-billable

Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified

J96 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J96.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
  • •cardiorespiratory failure (R09.2)
  • •newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)
  • •postprocedural respiratory failure (J95.82-)
  • •respiratory arrest (R09.2)
  • •respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • •respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J96?
J96 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J96 a billable code?
No — J96 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J96.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J96?
J96 has 4 more specific child codes, including J96.0, J96.1, J96.2.
What is excluded from J96?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80); cardiorespiratory failure (R09.2); newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0); postprocedural respiratory failure (J95.82-).

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

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