J81Header code — not billable
Pulmonary edema
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J81?
J81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pulmonary edema.
Is J81 a billable code?
No. J81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J81 in?
J81 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J81 become effective?
J81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J81?
J81 belongs to category J81, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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