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

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J95

Code: J95 (claims format: J95)
Description: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Intraop and postproc comp and disorders of resp sys, NEC
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)

Billable codes under J95

J95 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

J95.0 – Tracheostomy complicationsHeader (more codes below)
J95.1 – Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgeryBillable
J95.2 – Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgeryBillable
J95.3 – Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgeryBillable
J95.4 – Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesiaBillable
J95.5 – Postprocedural subglottic stenosisBillable
J95.6 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a procedureHeader (more codes below)
J95.7 – Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedureHeader (more codes below)
J95.8 – Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedHeader (more codes below)

Notes for J95

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J95?

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

Is J95 a billable code?

No. J95 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.