J95.4 – Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia

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 J95.4
Code
J95.4 (claims format: J954)
Description
Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia
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 J95.4

Applicable to:
  • Mendelson's syndrome
  • Postprocedural aspiration pneumonia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating labor and delivery (O74.0)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating pregnancy (O29)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating the puerperium (O89.01)
Use additional code:
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T41.- with fifth or sixth character 5)

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 J95.4

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 J95.4?

J95.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.4 a billable code?

Yes. J95.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.4 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.