J81.0 – Acute pulmonary edema

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J81.0

Code: J81.0 (claims format: J810)
Description: Acute pulmonary edema
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block: J80-J84 Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium
Parent codes: J81

Notes for J81.0

Applicable to:

Acute edema of lung

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J81 – Pulmonary edema

Excludes1 (not coded here):

chemical (acute) pulmonary edema (J68.1)
hypostatic pneumonia (J18.2)
passive pneumonia (J18.2)
pulmonary edema due to external agents (J60-J70)
pulmonary edema with heart disease NOS (I50.1)
pulmonary edema with heart failure (I50.1)

Use additional code:

code to identify:
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
tobacco dependence (F17.-)
tobacco use (Z72.0)

Index terms for J81.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Edema, edematous, lung, acute

Related codes in J81

J81.1 – Chronic pulmonary edemaBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J81.0?

J81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute pulmonary edema, in the block J80-J84 (Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium).

Is J81.0 a billable code?

Yes. J81.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J81.0 belong to?

It belongs to category J81 – Pulmonary edema.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.