ICD-10-CM J95.4: Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J95.4

Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J95.4

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating labor and delivery (O74.0)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating pregnancy (O29)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating the puerperium (O89.01)
Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T41.- with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Mendelson's syndrome
  • Postprocedural aspiration pneumonia

Parent Code (Less Specific):

J95 - Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code J95.4 (Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia)

ICD-10-CM code J95.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J95.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J95.4 - Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia.