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Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

The ICD-10 code section J95 covers intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the respiratory system that are not classified elsewhere. These codes are essential for documenting respiratory problems arising during or after surgical or medical procedures.

The ICD-10 code for respiratory complications includes various conditions such as tracheostomy complications like hemorrhage (J95.01) and infection (J95.02), acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic (J95.1) or nonthoracic surgery (J95.2), and postprocedural subglottic stenosis (J95.5). It also identifies mechanical issues related to respirators, including ventilator-associated pneumonia (J95.851) and other ventilator complications (J95.859). Furthermore, it includes hemorrhages, hematomas, and air leaks arising after respiratory system procedures, such as postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811) and transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) (J95.84). Synonyms like "stomal bleeding," "postoperative fistula," or "ventilator-induced lung injury" help coders accurately link clinical terms back to these specific codes, ensuring comprehensive capture of respiratory complications stemming from medical interventions.

  • Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)

    • Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

        • Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)

        • J95 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
        • J95.0 Tracheostomy complications
        • J95.00 Unspecified tracheostomy complication
        • J95.01 Hemorrhage from tracheostomy stoma
        • J95.02 Infection of tracheostomy stoma
        • J95.03 Malfunction of tracheostomy stoma
        • J95.04 Tracheo-esophageal fistula following tracheostomy
        • J95.09 Other tracheostomy complication
        • J95.1 Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgery
        • J95.2 Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgery
        • J95.3 Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgery
        • J95.4 Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia
        • J95.5 Postprocedural subglottic stenosis
        • J95.6 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a procedure
        • J95.61 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a respiratory system procedure
        • J95.62 Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating other procedure
        • J95.7 Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure
        • J95.71 Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a respiratory system procedure
        • J95.72 Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during other procedure
        • J95.8 Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
        • J95.81 Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leak
        • J95.811 Postprocedural pneumothorax
        • J95.812 Postprocedural air leak
        • J95.82 Postprocedural respiratory failure
        • J95.821 Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
        • J95.822 Acute and chronic postprocedural respiratory failure
        • J95.83 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure
        • J95.830 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
        • J95.831 Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
        • J95.84 Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
        • J95.85 Complication of respirator [ventilator]
        • J95.850 Mechanical complication of respirator
        • J95.851 Ventilator associated pneumonia
        • J95.859 Other complication of respirator [ventilator]
        • J95.86 Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedure
        • J95.860 Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
        • J95.861 Postprocedural hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
        • J95.862 Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a respiratory system procedure
        • J95.863 Postprocedural seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following other procedure
        • J95.87 Transfusion-associated dyspnea (TAD)
        • J95.88 Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
        • J95.89 Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

Instructional Notations

Type 2 Excludes

A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

  • aspiration pneumonia J69
  • emphysema subcutaneous resulting from a procedure T81.82
  • hypostatic pneumonia J18.2
  • pulmonary manifestations due to radiation J70.0 J70.1

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Acute Lung Injury

A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological).

Hemothorax

Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity.

Radiation Pneumonitis

Inflammation of the lung due to harmful effects of ionizing or non-ionizing radiation.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Abnormal passage between the ESOPHAGUS and the TRACHEA, acquired or congenital, often associated with ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA.

Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury

A rare but serious transfusion-related reaction in which fluid builds up in the lungs unrelated to excessively high infusion rate and/or volume (TRANSFUSION-ASSOCIATED CIRCULATORY OVERLOAD). Signs of Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury include pulmonary secretions; hypotension; fever; DYSPNEA; TACHYPNEA; TACHYCARDIA; and CYANOSIS.