J91 Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Excludes2 (not included here)

• pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
• pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)

Applies from J91 Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere

Excludes2 (not included here)

• pleural effusion in heart failure (I50.-)
• pleural effusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.13)

Codes under J91

• J91.0 Malignant pleural effusion
• J91.8 Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere

Nearby codes

• J91 Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere (this code)
• J91.0 Malignant pleural effusion
• J91.8 Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere