Question 1

Is J98 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J98 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J98 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J98 represents Other respiratory disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J98 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J98 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J98?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J98 is section:J96-J99 (Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J98?

Accepted Answer

Code J98 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: newborn apnea (P28.4-); newborn sleep apnea (P28.3-). These conditions cannot be coded together with J98 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with J98?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J98, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J982026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Use Additional Code14Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information