J81 – Pulmonary edema

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J81
Code
J81 (claims format: J81)
Description
Pulmonary edema
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under J81

J81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for J81

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J81?

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

Is J81 a billable code?

No. J81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.