J93 ICD-10-CM Code: Pneumothorax and air leak
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J93Pneumothorax and air leak
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J93 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94)
- 3
Category J93
Pneumothorax and air leak
- 4
Code J93
Pneumothorax and air leak
Codes under J93
J93 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J93.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J93.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J93.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital or perinatal pneumothorax (P25.1)
- postprocedural air leak (J95.812)
- postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811)
- traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0)
- tuberculous (current disease) pneumothorax (A15.-)
- pyopneumothorax (J86.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J93.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J93 mean?
J93 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pneumothorax and air leak.”
Is J93 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J93 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J93 located in ICD-10-CM?
J93 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) (J90–J94), under category J93, Pneumothorax and air leak.
What coding notes are listed for J93?
No inclusion terms are listed for J93 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital or perinatal pneumothorax (P25.1); postprocedural air leak (J95.812); postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811); traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0); tuberculous (current disease) pneumothorax (A15.-); pyopneumothorax (J86.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.