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

When was ICD-10 code J90 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J90 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

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 5

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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Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

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Is J90 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J90 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J90 introduced?

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

What conditions are excluded from J90?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code J90?

How common is hospitalization for J90?