ICD-10 Code J95.82 – Postprocedural respiratory failure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.82 – Postprocedural respiratory failure
What it is
J95.82 identifies respiratory failure that develops after a procedure or surgery. Use it when the record states the failure is postprocedural and not simply an expected immediate recovery issue.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart will describe inadequate ventilation or oxygenation after a procedure, with need for respiratory support and provider diagnosis of postprocedural respiratory failure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the surgeon or treating provider documents respiratory failure as a complication following a procedure. It may apply in the postoperative period when the condition is clearly linked to the intervention. Check the note for timing and causation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for routine postoperative oxygen use, transient anesthesia effects, or respiratory distress without documented respiratory failure. If the cause or timing is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the postprocedural respiratory failure only when the provider explicitly links it to the procedure.