ICD-10-CM J95.85: Complication of respirator [ventilator]

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J95.85

Complication of respirator [ventilator]

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J95.85

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

encounter for respirator [ventilator] dependence during power failure (Z99.12)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

ventilator lung in newborn (P27.8)

Use Additional Code

code to identify the organism, if known (B95.-, B96.-, B97.-)

Inclusion Terms

Ventilator associated pneumonitis

Parent Code (Less Specific):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code J95.85 (Complication of respirator [ventilator])

ICD-10-CM code J95.85 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 J95.85 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J95.85 - Complication of respirator [ventilator]. 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 Complication of respirator [ventilator].