J94 ICD-10-CM Code: Other pleural conditions
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J94Other pleural conditions
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J94 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94)
- 3
Category J94
Other pleural conditions
- 4
Code J94
Other pleural conditions
More specific choices
Codes under J94
J94 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J94.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J94.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J94.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- pleurisy NOS (R09.1)
- traumatic hemopneumothorax (S27.2)
- traumatic hemothorax (S27.1)
- tuberculous pleural conditions (current disease) (A15.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J94.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J94 mean?
J94 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other pleural conditions.”
Is J94 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J94 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 J94 located in ICD-10-CM?
J94 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) (J90–J94), under category J94, Other pleural conditions.
What coding notes are listed for J94?
No inclusion terms are listed for J94 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: pleurisy NOS (R09.1); traumatic hemopneumothorax (S27.2); traumatic hemothorax (S27.1); tuberculous pleural conditions (current disease) (A15.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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