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J95.812

Billable

Postprocedural air leak

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

What This Code Means

Persistent leakage of air from the lungs into surrounding spaces after a surgical procedure, typically following lung surgery.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is distinct from pneumothorax and indicates ongoing air leak rather than complete lung collapse
  • •Document the source of the air leak and duration when available

Code Hierarchy

└J95Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified└J95.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified└J95.81Postprocedural pneumothorax and air leak└J95.812Postprocedural air leak
└J95.812Postprocedural air leak

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