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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pleurisy

ICD-10 Coding for Pleurisy

R09.1

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

Also Known as:
Pleuritis
Pleuritic chest pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pleurisy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pleurisy

Use ICD-10 code R09.1 for pleurisy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pleurisy

Billable Code
R09.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of pleuritic chest pain with imaging confirmation
coding:
  • • No identified underlying cause
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of chest pain and associated symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Pleuritic chest pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document any underlying conditions that may be causing pleurisy.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J12.9

Viral pneumonia, unspecified

Use when pleurisy is secondary to viral pneumonia.

A15.6

Tuberculosis of pleura

Use when pleurisy is due to tuberculosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pleurisy?

The ICD-10 code for pleurisy is R09.1, used when no underlying cause is identified.

How should pleurisy be documented?

Document pleurisy with specific details about chest pain, associated symptoms, and imaging results to ensure accurate coding.

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