J93 – Pneumothorax and air leak
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of the pleura
ICD-10-CM code
J93
- Code
J93(claims format:J93)- Description
- Pneumothorax and air leak
- 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
Billable codes under J93
J93 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- J93.0 – Spontaneous tension pneumothoraxBillable
- J93.1 – Other spontaneous pneumothoraxHeader (more codes below)
- J93.8 – Other pneumothorax and air leakHeader (more codes below)
- J93.9 – Pneumothorax, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for J93
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J93?
J93 is the ICD-10-CM code for pneumothorax and air leak, in the block J90-J94 (Other diseases of the pleura).
Is J93 a billable code?
No. J93 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.