J91
Non-billablePleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere
Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •pleural effusion in heart failureI50
- •pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosusM32.13
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere is J91. The full clinical description is "Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere". J91 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J91 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J91 represents “Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J91 a billable code?
No, J91 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under J91.
What chapter is J91 in?
J91 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What are the subcategories under J91?
J91 has 2 child codes, including: J91.0 (Malignant pleural effusion), J91.8 (Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere).
Are additional codes required with J91?
Yes, when using J91, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J91?
J91 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348707. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J91 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J91?
J91 maps to the ICD-11 code: CB27 (Pleural effusion).
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