J95.3 – Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgery

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J95.3
Code
J95.3 (claims format: J953)
Description
Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgery
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block
J95 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)
Parent codes
J95

Notes for J95.3

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0, I97.1-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • aspiration pneumonia (J69.-)
  • emphysema (subcutaneous) resulting from a procedure (T81.82)
  • hypostatic pneumonia (J18.2)
  • pulmonary manifestations due to radiation (J70.0-J70.1)

Index terms for J95.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J95

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95.3?

J95.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgery, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.3 a billable code?

Yes. J95.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.3 belong to?

It belongs to category J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.