J82
Non-Billable

Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified?

ICD-10-CM J82 is the diagnosis code for Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified. This code falls under the section "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for J82

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in J82. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • pulmonary eosinophilia due to aspergillosis (B44.-)
  • pulmonary eosinophilia due to drugs (J70.2-J70.4)
  • pulmonary eosinophilia due to specified parasitic infection (B50-B83)
  • pulmonary eosinophilia due to systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • pulmonary infiltrate NOS (R91.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where J82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeJ82 — Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Codes (1)
Sub-Codes 1 entries
J82.8Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classifiedNon-BillableJ82.81Chronic eosinophilic pneumoniaBillableJ82.82Acute eosinophilic pneumoniaBillableJ82.83Eosinophilic asthmaBillableJ82.89Other pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is J82 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, J82 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does J82 mean?

J82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is J82 in?

J82 is located in Section J80-J84 — "Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of J82?

J82 has 1 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J82.8.

When should I use J82?

Use J82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified is J82.

Can J82 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, J82 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is J82 in?

J82 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is J82 valid for 2026?

Yes, J82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
J82
Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J80-J84 — Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium
2026 ICD-10-CM