Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J98 is the diagnosis code for Other respiratory disorders. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the respiratory system" within Chapter 10 â Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J98. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in J98. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J98 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J98 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J98 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other respiratory disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J98 is located in Section J96-J99 â "Other diseases of the respiratory system" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J98 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J98.0, J98.1, J98.2, J98.3, J98.4 and more.
Use J98 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other respiratory disorders" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other respiratory disorders is J98.
No, J98 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J98 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J98 include: newborn apnea (P28.4-); newborn sleep apnea (P28.3-).
Yes, J98 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.