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ICD-10 Code J95.87: Transfusion-associated dyspnea (TAD)
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 transfusion-associated dyspnea (tad) 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
category
J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
currentJ95.8
Official coding notes
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- transfusion associated circulatory overload (TACO) (E87.71)
- transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) (J95.84)
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
J95.81Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leakcategoryJ95.82Postprocedural respiratory failurecategoryJ95.83Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedurecategoryJ95.84Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)codeJ95.85Complication of respirator [ventilator]categoryJ95.86Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedurecategoryJ95.88Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedcodeJ95.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedcode
Sibling codes
J95.81Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leakJ95.82Postprocedural respiratory failureJ95.83Postprocedural hemorrhage of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedureJ95.84Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)billableJ95.85Complication of respirator [ventilator]J95.86Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of a respiratory system organ or structure following a procedureJ95.88Other intraoperative complications of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedbillableJ95.89Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 94761high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; MULTIPLE DETERMINATIONS (EG, DURING EXERCISE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94760high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; SINGLE DETERMINATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71260high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71250high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 71270high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, THORAX, DIAGNOSTIC; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Transfusion-associated dyspnea (TAD)Transfusion-associated dyspneaTransfusion-associated dyspnea TAD
Frequently asked questions
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