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J96.2

Non-billable

Acute and chronic respiratory failure

J96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute and chronic respiratory failure. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J96.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J96
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • •Acute on chronic respiratory failure

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J96.2?
J96.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute and chronic respiratory failure". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J96.2 a billable code?
No — J96.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J96.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J96.2?
J96.2 has 3 more specific child codes, including J96.20, J96.21, J96.22.

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

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