Question 1

Is J99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J99 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J99 represents Respiratory disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 J99 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J99 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 J99?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J99 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 J99?

Accepted Answer

Code J99 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: respiratory disorders in:; amebiasis (A06.5); blastomycosis (B40.0-B40.2) and 11 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J99 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can J99 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, J99 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use J99 as a secondary diagnosis.

J992026

Excludes114Not coded together

Code First8Sequence another code first

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions