Is J96.0 a billable code?
No. J96.0 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J96.0: Acute respiratory failure
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J96.0 groups related diagnoses under acute respiratory failure. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J96.0
- J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Other codes in J96 Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified
J96.0 questions
What does J96.0 mean?
J96.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute respiratory failure. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.