J93Header code — not billable
Pneumothorax and air leak
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J93
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J93
J93.0Spontaneous tension pneumothoraxYesJ93.1Other spontaneous pneumothoraxJ93.11Primary spontaneous pneumothoraxYesJ93.12Secondary spontaneous pneumothoraxYesJ93.8Other pneumothorax and air leakJ93.81Chronic pneumothoraxYesJ93.82Other air leakYesJ93.83Other pneumothoraxYesJ93.9Pneumothorax, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J93?
J93 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pneumothorax and air leak.
Is J93 a billable code?
No. J93 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 J93 in?
J93 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J93 become effective?
J93 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J93?
J93 belongs to category J93, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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