J94: Other pleural conditions
Codes under J94 (Other pleural conditions). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J94.0 | Chylous effusion | ✓ |
| J94.0 | Chylous effusion | ✓ |
| J94.1 | Fibrothorax | ✓ |
| J94.1 | Fibrothorax | ✓ |
| J94.2 | Hemothorax | ✓ |
| J94.2 | Hemothorax | ✓ |
| J94.8 | Other specified pleural conditions | ✓ |
| J94.8 | Other specified pleural conditions | ✓ |
| J94.9 | Pleural condition, unspecified | ✓ |
| J94.9 | Pleural condition, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J94?
J94 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other pleural conditions. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is J94 a billable code?
No — J94 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J94.0 — Chylous effusion). 10 of the 10 codes under J94 are billable.
What codes fall under J94?
J94 includes J94.0, J94.0, J94.1, J94.1, J94.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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