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ICD-10 Code J95.1: Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgery
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgery in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
block
J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified (J95)
category
J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
currentJ95
Official coding notes
Excludes2 (may code together if documented)
- Functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0, I97.1-)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
PulmonologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedcategoryJ95.0Tracheostomy complicationscategoryJ95.2Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgerycodeJ95.3Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgerycodeJ95.4Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesiacodeJ95.5Postprocedural subglottic stenosiscodeJ95.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a procedurecategoryJ95.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedurecategoryJ95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedcategory
Sibling codes
J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedJ95.0Tracheostomy complicationsJ95.2Acute pulmonary insufficiency following nonthoracic surgerybillableJ95.3Chronic pulmonary insufficiency following surgerybillableJ95.4Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesiabillableJ95.5Postprocedural subglottic stenosisbillableJ95.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a respiratory system organ or structure complicating a procedureJ95.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedureJ95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 93325high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY COLOR FLOW VELOCITY MAPPING (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93320high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PULSED WAVE AND/OR CONTINUOUS WAVE WITH SPECTRAL DISPLAY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING); COMPLETE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93321high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PULSED WAVE AND/OR CONTINUOUS WAVE WITH SPECTRAL DISPLAY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING); FOLLOW-UP OR LIMITED STUDY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93306high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSTHORACIC, REAL-TIME WITH IMAGE DOCUMENTATION (2D), INCLUDES M-MODE RECORDING, WHEN PERFORMED, COMPLETE, WITH SPECTRAL DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, AND WITH COLOR FLOW DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93307high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSTHORACIC, REAL-TIME WITH IMAGE DOCUMENTATION (2D), INCLUDES M-MODE RECORDING, WHEN PERFORMED, COMPLETE, WITHOUT SPECTRAL OR COLOR DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93308high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSTHORACIC, REAL-TIME WITH IMAGE DOCUMENTATION (2D), INCLUDES M-MODE RECORDING, WHEN PERFORMED, FOLLOW-UP OR LIMITED STUDY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
J95.1
Common synonyms
Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgery
Frequently asked questions
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