ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J99
Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J99
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- respiratory disorders in:
- amebiasis (A06.5)
- blastomycosis (B40.0-B40.2)
- candidiasis (B37.1)
- coccidioidomycosis (B38.0-B38.2)
- cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations (E84.0)
- dermatomyositis (M33.01, M33.11)
- histoplasmosis (B39.0-B39.2)
- late syphilis (A52.72, A52.73)
- polymyositis (M33.21)
- Sjögren syndrome (M35.02)
- systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)
- systemic sclerosis (M34.81)
- Wegener's granulomatosis (M31.30-M31.31)
Code First
- underlying disease, such as:
- amyloidosis (E85.-)
- ankylosing spondylitis (M45.-)
- congenital syphilis (A50.-)
- cryoglobulinemia (D89.1)
- early congenital syphilis (A50.0-)
- plasminogen deficiency (E88.02)
- schistosomiasis (B65.0-B65.9)
About ICD-10-CM Code J99 (Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code J99 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 J99 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J99 - Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.