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J91

Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J90-J94 - Other diseases of the pleura

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

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

Specific Codes (2)

J91.0Billable

Malignant pleural effusion

J91.8Billable

Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere

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