J95.850 – Mechanical complication of respirator

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 J95.850

Code: J95.850 (claims format: J95850)
Description: Mechanical complication of respirator
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 › J95.8 › J95.85

Notes for J95.850

Excludes1 (not coded here):

encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure (Z99.12)

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 J95.850

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

Related codes in J95.85

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95.850?

J95.850 is the ICD-10-CM code for mechanical complication of respirator, in the block J95 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)).

Is J95.850 a billable code?

Yes. J95.850 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J95.850 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.