ICD-10-CM Code J93.83
Other pneumothorax
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J93.83 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other pneumothorax. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J93 is used to code Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax (pneumo- + thorax; plural pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that causes an uncoupling of the lung from the chest wall. Like pleural effusion (liquid buildup in that space), pneumothorax may interfere with normal breathing. It is often called collapsed lung, although that term may also refer to atelectasis.
Specialty: | Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery |
MeSH Code: | D011030 |
ICD 9 Code: | 512.860 |
A large right-sided spontaneous pneumothorax (left in the image). An arrow indicates the edge of the collapsed lung
Coding Notes for J93.83 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Acute pneumothorax
- Spontaneous pneumothorax NOS
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #199-201 - Pneumothorax with MCC.
- DRG Group #199-201 - Pneumothorax with CC.
- DRG Group #199-201 - Pneumothorax without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J93.83 - Other pneumothorax'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code J93.83 and a single ICD9 code, 512.89 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: J93.8 - Other pneumothorax and air leak