2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J92.9Pleural plaque without asbestos

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J90-J94›J92

ICD-10-CM J92.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

J92.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pleural plaque without asbestos. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 193 through 195. Coders also document this condition as pleural plaque. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Pleurisy, pleural effusion and pulmonary collapse.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J92.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pleural plaque without asbestos
Short Description
Pleural plaque without asbestos
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
J92
Pleural plaque

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ90-J94Other diseases of the pleura
CategoryJ92Pleural plaque
This CodeJ92.9Pleural plaque without asbestos

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Pleural plaque
  • Thickening of pleura

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to J92.9: its own notes plus those printed at J92 and Chapter 10. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From J92 Pleural plaque applies to 2 codes
  • pleural thickening

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Pleural plaque NOS

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • smoke inhalation (T59.81-)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • code, where applicable, to identify:
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 10 (J00-J99) Diseases of the respiratory system applies to 366 codes
  • When a respiratory condition is described as occurring in more than one site and is not specifically indexed, it should be classified to the lower anatomic site (e.g. tracheobronchitis to bronchitis in J40).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR RSP011
Pleurisy, pleural effusion and pulmonary collapse
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Pleural Disorders

Your pleura is a large, thin sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of your lungs and lines the inside of your chest cavity. Between the layers of the pleura is a very thin space. Normally it's filled with a small amount of fluid.

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Convert J92.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
511.0 Pleurisy w/o effus or TB
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About J92.9Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for pleural plaque without asbestos?

The ICD-10-CM code for pleural plaque without asbestos is J92.9 (sometimes written as J929). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is J92.9 (Pleural plaque) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pleural plaque without asbestos on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does J92.9 group to?

When pleural plaque without asbestos is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 195, 193, 194, with relative weights from 0.6062 to 1.2824 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of J92.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pleural plaque without asbestos converts to ICD-9-CM 511.0 (pleurisy w/o effus or TB). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.