Other pleural conditions (J94) ICD-10-CM
The J94 code range covers other pleural conditions with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the J94 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the J94 range.
Chylothorax
The presence of chyle in the thoracic cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Hemothorax
Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity.
Hydropneumothorax
A collection of fluid and gas within the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Hydrothorax
A collection of watery fluid in the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
About the J94 Code Range
These conditions involve the pleura and include pleural scarring, calcification, and adhesions.
The subdivisions distinguish chylous effusion (J94.0), fibrothorax (J94.1), and hemothorax (J94.2). J94.8 identifies other specified pleural conditions, while J94.9 identifies an unspecified pleural condition.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J94 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J94 range classify?
The range classifies other pleural conditions. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
