Acute respiratory distress syndrome (J80) ICD-10-CM
The J80 code range covers acute respiratory distress syndrome with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome in adult or child
- Adult hyaline membrane disease
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- respiratory distress syndrome in newborn perinatal P22.0
Codes in the J80 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- J80 Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J80 range.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Progressive and life-threatening pulmonary distress in the absence of an underlying pulmonary condition, usually following major trauma or surgery. Cases of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome are not included in this definition.
About the J80 Code Range
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is worsening, life-threatening lung distress without an underlying lung condition, usually after major trauma or surgery. J80 identifies this condition, not neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J80 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J80 range classify?
The range classifies acute respiratory distress syndrome. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
