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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hydropneumothorax

ICD-10 Coding for Hydropneumothorax

J94.8
A15.6

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hydropneumothorax includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pleural effusion with pneumothorax
Air-fluid pleural effusion
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hydropneumothorax

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hydropneumothorax

Use ICD-10 code J94.8 for other specified pleural conditions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified pleural conditions

Billable Code
J94.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT scan confirms air-fluid levels without trauma history.
coding:
  • • No other specific etiology documented.

Applicable To

  • • Hydropneumothorax
  • • Hydrothorax

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms air-fluid levels and document absence of trauma or procedure.

Tuberculous pleurisy

Billable Code
A15.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Tuberculous hydropneumothorax

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation of tuberculosis before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

A15.6

Tuberculous pleurisy

Use when hydropneumothorax is due to tuberculosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hydropneumothorax?

The ICD-10 code for hydropneumothorax is J94.8, which covers other specified pleural conditions.

How is hydropneumothorax documented?

Hydropneumothorax should be documented with CT imaging showing air-fluid levels and any underlying causes like trauma or tuberculosis.

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