ICD-10 Code J95.88 – Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J95.88 – Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
What it is
J95.88 identifies an intraoperative complication affecting the respiratory system that does not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM code. Use it for events occurring during surgery or a procedure involving the airway, lungs, or breathing support.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may describe unexpected airway, ventilation, or respiratory problems arising during the operation, with the complication clearly linked to the intraoperative period.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a respiratory complication that happened during surgery and no more specific code applies. It is appropriate for operative notes that identify an unspecified or other respiratory complication rather than a routine anesthetic issue. Check documentation for the exact event and timing.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative respiratory complications, chronic respiratory disease, or routine anesthesia management. If the record names a more specific respiratory complication, code that instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the complication occurred intraoperatively and that the documentation supports respiratory system involvement before assigning J95.88.