J96.9Header code — not billable
Respiratory failure, unspecified
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J96
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J96
J96Respiratory failure, not elsewhere classifiedJ96.0Acute respiratory failureJ96.00Acute respiratory failure, unsp w hypoxia or hypercapniaYesJ96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxiaYesJ96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapniaYesJ96.1Chronic respiratory failureJ96.10Chronic respiratory failure, unsp w hypoxia or hypercapniaYesJ96.11Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxiaYesJ96.12Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapniaYesJ96.2Acute and chronic respiratory failureJ96.20Acute and chr resp failure, unsp w hypoxia or hypercapniaYesJ96.21Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxiaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J96.9?
J96.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Respiratory failure, unspecified.
Is J96.9 a billable code?
No. J96.9 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J96.9 in?
J96.9 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J96.9 become effective?
J96.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J96.9?
J96.9 belongs to category J96, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.