Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere J91

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere" is "J91". J91 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • J91 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM J91 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J91 - other international versions of ICD-10 J91 may differ.
Type 2 Excludes:
  • pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
  • pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.