ICD-10 Code J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
What it is
J95 identifies respiratory system complications or disorders that occur during surgery or after a procedure and are not described by a more specific code. Use it when the documentation points to a respiratory complication tied to care.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings may include postoperative breathing problems, airway issues, or other respiratory dysfunction linked to the procedure.
When to use this code
Use J95 when the record documents an intraoperative or postprocedural respiratory complication and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. It may support coding for anesthesia-related or procedure-related respiratory disorders when clearly attributed to the care event. Confirm the complication is documented as such, not merely a preexisting lung condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine postoperative respiratory findings without a documented complication. Also avoid it when a specific respiratory complication code is available or when the condition is unrelated to the procedure.
Coding tip
Check the operative note and postoperative documentation for a direct link between the respiratory problem and the procedure.