J95.71 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a respiratory system procedure

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 J95.71

Code: J95.71 (claims format: J9571)
Description: Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a respiratory system procedure
Short description: Accidental pnctr & lac of a resp sys org dur resp sys proc
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 › J95.7

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)

J95.7 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure

Excludes2 (not included here):

postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811)

Index terms for J95.71

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

Complication, intraoperative, puncture or laceration, respiratory system, during procedure on respiratory system organ or structure

Related codes in J95.7

J95.72 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during other procedureBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95.71?

J95.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a respiratory system procedure, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.71 a billable code?

Yes. J95.71 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.71 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.