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J96 – Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the respiratory system

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J96

Code: J96 (claims format: J96)
Description: Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
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: J96-J99 Other diseases of the respiratory system

Billable codes under J96

J96 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

J96.0 – Acute respiratory failureHeader (more codes below)
J96.1 – Chronic respiratory failureHeader (more codes below)
J96.2 – Acute and chronic respiratory failureHeader (more codes below)
J96.9 – Respiratory failure, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)

Notes for J96

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80)
cardiorespiratory failure (R09.2)
newborn respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0)
postprocedural respiratory failure (J95.82-)
respiratory arrest (R09.2)
respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
respiratory failure of newborn (P28.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J96?

J96 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified, in the block J96-J99 (Other diseases of the respiratory system).

Is J96 a billable code?

No. J96 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.