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J91 Non-Billable Code

Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Chapter Classification

Chapter 10 Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Section Detail

J90-J94 Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes2
  • pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
  • pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • J91.0 - Malignant pleural effusion Billable
  • J91.8 - Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere Billable

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