Is J96.02 a billable code?
Yes. J96.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J96.02: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J96.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in J96.0 Acute respiratory failure
J96.02 questions
What does J96.02 mean?
J96.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia. 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.