J91.8
Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere
Metadata & Insights
- •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
- •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
- •Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).
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