J96 ICD-10-CM Code: Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J96Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J96 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)
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Category J96
Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
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Code J96
Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
Codes under J96
J96 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J96.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J96.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J96.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- 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)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J96.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J96 mean?
J96 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified.”
Is J96 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J96 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J96 located in ICD-10-CM?
J96 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99) (J96–J99), under category J96, Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for J96?
No inclusion terms are listed for J96 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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). No Excludes2 note is listed.