J93.8Header code — not billable

Other pneumothorax and air leak

Chapter
10. Diseases of the respiratory system
Category
J93
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category J93

J93Pneumothorax and air leakJ93.0Spontaneous tension pneumothoraxYesJ93.1Other spontaneous pneumothoraxJ93.11Primary spontaneous pneumothoraxYesJ93.12Secondary spontaneous pneumothoraxYesJ93.81Chronic pneumothoraxYesJ93.82Other air leakYesJ93.83Other pneumothoraxYesJ93.9Pneumothorax, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J93.8?

J93.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other pneumothorax and air leak.

Is J93.8 a billable code?

No. J93.8 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 J93.8 in?

J93.8 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.

When did J93.8 become effective?

J93.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to J93.8?

J93.8 belongs to category J93, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.