J91 – Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Tyoe 2 Excludes
pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| J00-J99 | Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) |
| J90-J94 | Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) |
| J91 |
Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere
Type 2 Excludes
pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)
|
| J91.0 | Malignant pleural effusion |
| J91.8 | Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere |