ICD-10 Code J95.822 – Acute and chronic postprocedural respiratory failure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.822 – Acute and chronic postprocedural respiratory failure
What it is
This code identifies respiratory failure that occurs after a procedure and includes both acute and chronic components. Use it when the documentation clearly links the respiratory failure to the postprocedural state.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe ongoing impaired breathing, need for ventilatory support, or respiratory failure documented after surgery or another procedure.
When to use this code
Use J95.822 when the provider documents acute and chronic respiratory failure as a postprocedural complication. The record should show the failure developed after the procedure, not simply that the patient has baseline lung disease. Check documentation if the causal link is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for respiratory failure that is unrelated to a procedure or for chronic respiratory failure without an acute postprocedural component. If the chart does not support a postprocedural cause, check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign this code only when the provider explicitly documents both the postprocedural relationship and the acute-and-chronic nature of the respiratory failure.