Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system
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Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
New Codes (1)
Revised Codes (2)
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for J95-J95 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
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Range Overview
The ICD-10 code range J95-J95 encompasses intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of the respiratory system. This includes complications arising during or after surgical procedures, such as intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma, postprocedural hemorrhage and hematoma, and other complications like pneumothorax and air leak. The range is used to code for complications that are directly related to surgical procedures on the respiratory system.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always code the underlying condition first before the complication.
- •Use additional codes to identify the specific complication.
- •For postprocedural complications, the code should be sequenced after the code for the procedure.
- •For intraoperative complications, the code should be sequenced before the code for the procedure.
- •Always verify the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient experiences a complication during a surgical procedure on the respiratory system.
- ✓When a patient experiences a complication after a surgical procedure on the respiratory system.
- ✓When a patient has a postprocedural respiratory disorder.
- ✓When a patient has an intraoperative respiratory complication.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the complication is not related to a surgical procedure on the respiratory system.
- ✗When the complication occurred before the surgical procedure.
- ✗When the complication is not a direct result of the surgical procedure.
- ✗When the complication is due to a pre-existing condition.
Code Exclusions
Always verify the exclusions in the Tabular List before assigning the code.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for this code range should include detailed information about the surgical procedure, the complication, and the patient's medical history. The documentation should clearly establish a link between the surgical procedure and the complication.
Clinical Information:
- •Detailed description of the surgical procedure.
- •Detailed description of the complication.
- •Patient's medical history.
- •Link between the surgical procedure and the complication.
- •Any additional relevant clinical information.
Supporting Evidence:
- •Operative report.
- •Postoperative report.
- •Medical records.
- •Diagnostic test results.
Good Documentation Example:
Patient underwent a lobectomy for lung cancer. During the procedure, an intraoperative hemorrhage occurred. The hemorrhage was controlled and the procedure was completed successfully.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient had surgery. There was a complication.
Common Documentation Errors:
- ⚠Not providing enough detail about the surgical procedure.
- ⚠Not providing enough detail about the complication.
- ⚠Not establishing a clear link between the surgical procedure and the complication.
- ⚠Not including supporting evidence.
Range Statistics
Coding Complexity
The complexity of coding for this range is medium because it requires a thorough understanding of the surgical procedure, the complication, and the patient's medical history. It also requires the ability to sequence the codes correctly and to verify the code in the Tabular List.
Key Factors:
- ▸The need to code the underlying condition first.
- ▸The need to use additional codes to identify the specific complication.
- ▸The need to sequence the codes correctly.
- ▸The need to verify the code in the Tabular List.
Specialty Focus
This code range is primarily used by specialists in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and anesthesiology. It is also used by general surgeons and internists.
Primary Specialties:
Clinical Scenarios:
- • A patient experiences a pneumothorax during a lung biopsy.
- • A patient develops a postprocedural infection after a tracheostomy.
- • A patient has an intraoperative hemorrhage during a lobectomy.
- • A patient has a postprocedural hematoma after a bronchoscopy.
Resources & References
Resources for this code range include the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, the American Thoracic Society, and the American College of Chest Physicians.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
Clinical References:
Educational Materials:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I code for a complication that occurred during a surgical procedure on the respiratory system?
First, code the underlying condition. Then, use an additional code from the J95-J95 range to identify the specific complication. The code for the complication should be sequenced before the code for the procedure.