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J91 - Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere


The ICD 10 Code for Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere is listed as J91.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: J91
Description: Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere
  • Excludes2: pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
  • pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)
Chapter Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of J91:
J91.0 - Malignant pleural effusion
J91.8 - Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere