ICD-10-CM Code J98.11
Atelectasis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.J98.11 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of atelectasis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code J981 is used to code Atelectasis
Atelectasis[help 1] is the collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of a lung. It is usually not bilateral. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down to little or no volume, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation, in which they are filled with liquid.
| Specialty: | Pulmonology |
| MeSH Code: | D001261 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 518.0 |
Atelectasis of a patient's right lung
Coding Notes for J98.11 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Newborn atelectasis
- Tuberculous atelectasis (current disease) - instead, use Code A15
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #205-206 - Other respiratory system diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #205-206 - Other respiratory system diagnoses without MCC.
- DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J98.11 - Atelectasis'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code J98.11. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
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 J98.11 and a single ICD9 code, 518.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: J98.1 - Pulmonary collapse