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J93.1 – Other spontaneous pneumothorax

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the pleura

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J93.1

Code: J93.1 (claims format: J931)
Description: Other spontaneous pneumothorax
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: J90-J94 Other diseases of the pleura
Parent codes: J93

Billable codes under J93.1

J93.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

J93.11 – Primary spontaneous pneumothoraxBillable
J93.12 – Secondary spontaneous pneumothoraxBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J93 – Pneumothorax and air leak

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital or perinatal pneumothorax (P25.1)
postprocedural air leak (J95.812)
postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811)
traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0)
tuberculous (current disease) pneumothorax (A15.-)
pyopneumothorax (J86.-)

Related codes in J93

J93.0 – Spontaneous tension pneumothoraxBillable
J93.8 – Other pneumothorax and air leakHeader
J93.9 – Pneumothorax, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J93.1?

J93.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other spontaneous pneumothorax, in the block J90-J94 (Other diseases of the pleura).

Is J93.1 a billable code?

No. J93.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does J93.1 belong to?

It belongs to category J93 – Pneumothorax and air leak.

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.