J80 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J80Acute respiratory distress syndrome
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J80 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium (J80-J84)
- 3
Category J80
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- 4
Code J80
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome in adult or child
- Adult hyaline membrane disease
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J80.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J80.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- respiratory distress syndrome in newborn (perinatal) (P22.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J80.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J80 mean?
J80 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute respiratory distress syndrome.”
Is J80 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J80 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is J80 located in ICD-10-CM?
J80 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium (J80-J84) (J80–J84), under category J80, Acute respiratory distress syndrome.
What coding notes are listed for J80?
Its listed inclusion terms are Acute respiratory distress syndrome in adult or child; Adult hyaline membrane disease. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: respiratory distress syndrome in newborn (perinatal) (P22.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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