ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Chronic respiratory failure: J96.10
The closest CDC title for "Chronic respiratory failure" is J96.10, Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia. J96.10 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under J96, then other CDC titles that name chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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- J96Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classifiedHeader
- J96.0Acute respiratory failureHeader
- J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaBillable
- J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxiaBillable
- J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapniaBillable
- J96.1Chronic respiratory failureHeader
- J96.10Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaBillable
- J96.11Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxiaBillable
- J96.12Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapniaBillable
- J96.2Acute and chronic respiratory failureHeader
- J96.20Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaBillable
- J96.21Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxiaBillable
- J96.22Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapniaBillable
- J96.9Respiratory failure, unspecifiedHeader
- J96.90Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapniaBillable
- J96.91Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxiaBillable
- J96.92Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypercapniaBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From J96. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- J96.10 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category J96Every code under it
- Chapter 10Diseases of the respiratory system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Chronic respiratory failure?
The closest CDC title for "Chronic respiratory failure" is J96.10, Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia. J96.10 is a billable code.
Is J96.10 billable?
Yes. J96.10 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to J96.10?
The CDC tabular list gives 7 Excludes1 notes (not coded together) for J96.10 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is J96.10 in?
Chapter 10. Diseases of the respiratory system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.