J96.1 Chronic respiratory failure

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic respiratory failure is J96.1 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
J96-J99: Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)
Category J96
17 codes (12 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Weaning from ventilator: sequence J96.1 then Z99.11

For encounters for weaning from a mechanical ventilator, assign a code from subcategory J96.1, Chronic respiratory failure, followed by code Z99.11, Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.21.c.1
COPD/asthma: acute exacerbation vs uncomplicated

a. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] and Asthma 1) Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive bronchitis and asthma The codes in categories J44 and J45 distinguish between uncomplicated cases and those in acute exacerbation. An acute exacerbation is a worsening or a decompensation of a chronic condition. An acute exacerbation is not equivalent to an infection superimposed on a chronic condition, though an exacerbation may be triggered by an infection.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.10.a.1

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

J96 Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified

More Specific Codes

J96.10 Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia J96.11 Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia J96.12 Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

Related Codes in J96

J96 Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classified J96.0 Acute respiratory failure J96.00 Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia J96.01 Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia J96.02 Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia J96.10 Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia J96.11 Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia J96.12 Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia J96.2 Acute and chronic respiratory failure J96.20 Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia J96.21 Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia J96.22 Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia J96.9 Respiratory failure, unspecified J96.90 Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia J96.91 Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia J96.92 Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypercapnia
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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