All ICD10 Codes

J96.0

Non-Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Acute respiratory failure

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaJ96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxiaJ96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J96-J99Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)
J96Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
J96.0Acute respiratory failureNot billable
J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaBillable
J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxiaBillable
J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapniaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J96.0:

categoryJ96
Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
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chapterCH10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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