ICD-10-CM J93.81 is the diagnosis code for Chronic pneumothorax. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of the pleura" within Chapter 10 — Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where J93.81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, J93.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
J93.81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic pneumothorax". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of J93.81 is J93.8 ("Other pneumothorax and air leak"). J93.81 provides a more specific classification within this category.
J93.81 is located in Section J90-J94 — "Other diseases of the pleura" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use J93.81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic pneumothorax" 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 Chronic pneumothorax is J93.81.
Yes, J93.81 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
J93.81 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, J93.81 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.