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J91.8

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Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Fluid around the lungs that occurs as a result of another medical condition documented in the patient's record.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a secondary code; always code the underlying condition first
  • •Common causes include malignancy, heart failure, and renal disease

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Code Hierarchy

└J91Pleural effusion in conditions classified elsewhere└J91.8Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere
└J91.8Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere

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