J92
Non-billablePleural plaque
Pleural plaque
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- pleural thickening
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
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Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
UMLS
- Pleural cuirasseC0264545
- Pleural incrassationC0264545
- Pleural thickeningC0264545
- Thickening of pleuraC0264545
- Thickening of pleura (disorder)C0264545
- fibrosis pleuraC0264545
- fibrosis pleuralC0264545
- fibrothoraxC0264545
- pleura thickeningC0264545
- pleural fibrosisC0264545
- pleural thickeningC0264545
- Pleural plaqueC0340030
- Pleural plaque (disorder)C0340030
- Pleural plaque NOSC0340030
- plaque pleuralC0340030
- plaques pleuralC0340030
- pleural plaqueC0340030
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pleural plaque?
The ICD-10-CM code for pleural plaque is J92. The full clinical description is "Pleural plaque". J92 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J92 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J92 represents “Pleural plaque”. 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 J92 a billable code?
No, J92 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 J92.
What chapter is J92 in?
J92 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What are the subcategories under J92?
J92 has 2 child codes, including: J92.0 (Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos), J92.9 (Pleural plaque without asbestos).
Are additional codes required with J92?
Yes, when using J92, 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 J92?
J92 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0264545, C0340030. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J92 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pleural plaque 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 J92?
J92 maps to the ICD-11 code: CB20 (Pleural plaque).
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