J98.6
Disorders of diaphragm
Billable
Code Hierarchy
J98J98.6
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Diaphragmatitis
- Paralysis of diaphragm
- Relaxation of diaphragm
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with J98.6
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- diaphragmatic hernia (K44.-)
Related Codes
J98.0Category
Diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
J98.1Category
Pulmonary collapse
J98.2Billable
Interstitial emphysema
J98.3Billable
Compensatory emphysema
J98.4Billable
Other disorders of lung
J98.5Category
Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
J98.8Billable
Other specified respiratory disorders
J98.9Billable
Respiratory disorder, unspecified
