J93.81Billable
Chronic pneumothorax
- 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 pneumothoraxYesJ93.8Other pneumothorax and air leakJ93.82Other air leakYesJ93.83Other pneumothoraxYesJ93.9Pneumothorax, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J93.81?
J93.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Chronic pneumothorax.
Is J93.81 a billable code?
Yes. J93.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J93.81 in?
J93.81 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J93.81 become effective?
J93.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J93.81?
J93.81 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.