ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J98.6
Disorders of diaphragm
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J98.6
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- congenital malformation of diaphragm NEC (Q79.1)
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
diaphragmatic hernia (K44.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Diaphragmatitis
- Paralysis of diaphragm
- Relaxation of diaphragm
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J98.6 (Disorders of diaphragm)
ICD-10-CM code J98.6 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 J98.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J98.6 - Disorders of diaphragm. 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 Disorders of diaphragm.