J91.8 Billable Code
Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Section Detail
J90-J94
Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of J91.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- filariasis (B74.0-B74.9)
- influenza (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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