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 2026, 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)
Hemopneumothorax
Collection of air and blood in the pleural cavity.
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
The ICD-10 code section J94 covers a range of other pleural conditions that affect the lining of the lungs, known as the pleura. These codes are used to classify specific pleural diseases such as chylous effusion, fibrothorax, hemothorax, and other less common pleural disorders.
Within this section, J94.0 identifies chylous effusion, also called chylothorax or pleural effusion caused by bacteria or malignancy. Code J94.1 denotes fibrothorax, which refers to thickening or fibrosis of the pleura often following tuberculosis or infection. J94.2 is for hemothorax, describing blood accumulation in the pleural space, including traumatic or nontraumatic causes. J94.8 includes other specified pleural conditions such as pleural scarring, pseudochylothorax, or pleural masses, while J94.9 is used when the pleural condition is unspecified. These codes assist in accurately documenting and managing diverse pleural diseases for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance purposes, making them essential tools in clinical and coding practice.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
