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J90

Billable

Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

J90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • •Encysted pleurisy
  • •Pleural effusion NOS
  • •Pleurisy with effusion (exudative) (serous)

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •chylous (pleural) effusion (J94.0)
  • •malignant pleural effusion (J91.0))
  • •pleurisy NOS (R09.1)
  • •tuberculous pleural effusion (A15.6)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J90?
J90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J90 a billable code?
Yes — J90 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from J90?
Excludes1 (not coded here): chylous (pleural) effusion (J94.0); malignant pleural effusion (J91.0)); pleurisy NOS (R09.1); tuberculous pleural effusion (A15.6).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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