J95.4
Billable

Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia?

ICD-10-CM J95.4 is the diagnosis code for Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for J95.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Mendelson's syndrome
  • Postprocedural aspiration pneumonia

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J95.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating labor and delivery (O74.0)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating pregnancy (O29)
  • aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating the puerperium (O89.01)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where J95.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J95.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, J95.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does J95.4 mean?

J95.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of J95.4?

The parent code of J95.4 is J95 ("Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified"). J95.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is J95.4 in?

J95.4 is located in Section J95 — "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use J95.4?

Use J95.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia is J95.4.

Can J95.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, J95.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is J95.4 in?

J95.4 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from J95.4?

Type 1 Excludes for J95.4 include: aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating labor and delivery (O74.0); aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating pregnancy (O29); aspiration pneumonitis due to anesthesia complicating the puerperium (O89.01).

Is J95.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, J95.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
J95.4
Chemical pneumonitis due to anesthesia
Billable / Specific Code
10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J95 — Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM