R07.81
Billable

Pleurodynia

Billable / Specific Code

What is Pleurodynia?

ICD-10-CM R07.81 is the diagnosis code for Pleurodynia. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for R07.81

✅ This Code Includes

  • Pleurodynia NOS

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as R07.81. They are mutually exclusive:

  • epidemic pleurodynia (B33.0)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R07.81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R07.81 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R07.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R07.81 mean?

R07.81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pleurodynia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R07.81?

The parent code of R07.81 is R07.8 ("Other chest pain"). R07.81 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R07.81 in?

R07.81 is located in Section R00-R09 — "Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R07.81?

Use R07.81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pleurodynia" 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 Pleurodynia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pleurodynia is R07.81.

Can R07.81 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R07.81 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R07.81 in?

R07.81 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from R07.81?

Type 1 Excludes for R07.81 include: epidemic pleurodynia (B33.0).

Is R07.81 valid for 2026?

Yes, R07.81 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
R07.81
Pleurodynia
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R00-R09 — Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
2026 ICD-10-CM