Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99) ICD-10-CM
The J96–J99 section covers other diseases of the respiratory system with 34 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 25 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 3 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 3 ranges · 34 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| J96 | Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified (J96) | 17 | 12 |
| J98 | Other respiratory disorders (J98) | 16 | 12 |
| J99 | Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (J99) | 1 | 1 |
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About the J96–J99 Code Range
Respiratory failure means gas exchange in the lungs is seriously impaired. This group also includes other breathing disorders and respiratory disorders associated with diseases classified elsewhere.
J96 separates acute respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, both together, and unspecified respiratory failure. J98 groups other disorders by the structure affected or the named condition. Its subdivisions include bronchus disorders, lung collapse, other lung disorders, conditions of the space between the lungs, and diaphragm disorders. J99 identifies respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the J96-J99 range?
The J96-J99 range contains 34 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 25 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does J96-J99 cover?
The range covers other diseases of the respiratory system. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
