J94.8 – Other specified pleural conditions

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J94.8

Code: J94.8 (claims format: J948)
Description: Other specified pleural conditions
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: J90-J94 Other diseases of the pleura
Parent codes: J94

Notes for J94.8

Applicable to:

Hydropneumothorax
Hydrothorax

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J94 – Other pleural conditions

Excludes1 (not coded here):

pleurisy NOS (R09.1)
traumatic hemopneumothorax (S27.2)
traumatic hemothorax (S27.1)
tuberculous pleural conditions (current disease) (A15.-)

Index terms for J94.8

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

Related codes in J94

J94.0 – Chylous effusionBillable
J94.1 – FibrothoraxBillable
J94.2 – HemothoraxBillable
J94.9 – Pleural condition, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J94.8?

J94.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified pleural conditions, in the block J90-J94 (Other diseases of the pleura).

Is J94.8 a billable code?

Yes. J94.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J94.8 belong to?

It belongs to category J94 – Other pleural conditions.

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.