J96.12
Billable codeChronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
The ICD-10 code for chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia is J96.12.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Chronic respiratory acidosis
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- J96.10Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J96.11Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J96.12Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 51883Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
J96.12 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.