Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) ICD-10-CM
The J90–J94 section covers other diseases of the pleura with 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 17 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 5 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 5 ranges · 23 codes
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About the J90–J94 Code Range
Codes J90 through J94 cover a variety of specific diseases affecting the pleura, the thin lining around the lungs. These codes are used to classify different types of pleural effusions, pneumothorax (air leaks), plaques, and other distinctive pleural conditions.
This range includes J90, describing pleural effusion not classified elsewhere, known by terms like exudative pleural effusion or hydrothorax. J91 codes pleural effusions related to other diseases, including malignant pleural effusion under J91.0. Pleural plaques, which may be asbestos-related (J92.0) or not (J92.9), are fibrotic thickenings of the pleura. The J93 series covers pneumothorax types, including spontaneous tension pneumothorax (J93.0) and chronic pneumothorax (J93.81). Other pleural conditions like chylous effusion (J94.0), fibrothorax from scarring (J94.1), and hemothorax (J94.2) are also included. These codes help medical professionals accurately record complex pleural diseases such as pleurisy, pneumococcal pleurisy, asbestos-induced fibrosis, and various air or fluid leaks around the lungs.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the J90-J94 range?
The J90-J94 range contains 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 17 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does J90-J94 cover?
The range covers other diseases of the pleura. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
