J98.6
Disorders of diaphragm
Applicable To
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Diaphragmatitis
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Paralysis of diaphragm
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Relaxation of diaphragm
Approximate Synonyms
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Disorder of diaphragm
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Paralysis of diaphragm
Clinical Information
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Complete or severe weakness of the muscles of respiration. This condition may be associated with motor neuron diseases; peripheral nerve diseases; neuromuscular junction diseases; spinal cord diseases; injury to the phrenic nerve; and other disorders.
Details
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J98.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J98.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J98.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 J98.6 may differ.