Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J93 is the diagnosis code for Pneumothorax and air leak. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the pleura" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J93. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where J93 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J93 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J93 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pneumothorax and air leak". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J93 is located in Section J90-J94 — "Other diseases of the pleura" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J93 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J93.0, J93.1, J93.8, J93.9.
Use J93 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pneumothorax and air leak" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Pneumothorax and air leak is J93.
No, J93 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J93 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J93 include: congenital or perinatal pneumothorax (P25.1); postprocedural air leak (J95.812); postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811) and more.
Yes, J93 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.