Question 1

Is J90 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J90 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J90 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J90 represents Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J90?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J90 is section:J90-J94 (Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from J90?

Accepted Answer

Code J90 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chylous (pleural) effusion (J94.0); malignant pleural effusion (J91.0)); pleurisy NOS (R09.1) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J90 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Is J90 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J90 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J90?

What conditions are excluded from J90?

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