Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J95.7 is the diagnosis code for Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure. This code falls under the section "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified" 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 are not included in J95.7. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J95.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J95.7 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J95.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J95.7 is J95 ("Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified"). J95.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J95.7 is located in Section J95 â "Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J95.7 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J95.71, J95.72.
Use J95.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure" 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 Accidental puncture and laceration of a respiratory system organ or structure during a procedure is J95.7.
No, J95.7 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J95.7 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J95.7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.