J95.81 – Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leak
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)
- Code
J95.81(claims format:J9581)- Description
- Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leak
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › J95.8
Billable codes under J95.81
J95.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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
Related codes in J95.8
- J95.82 – Postprocedural respiratory failureHeader
- J95.83 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- J95.84 – Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)Billable
- J95.85 – Complication of respirator [ventilator]Header
- J95.86 – Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedureHeader
- J95.87 – Transfusion-associated dyspnea (TAD)Billable
- J95.88 – Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- J95.89 – Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J95.81?
J95.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for postprocedural pneumothorax and air leak, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).
Is J95.81 a billable code?
No. J95.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does J95.81 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.