J81
⚠ Non-billable
Pulmonary edema
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System
Code
J81
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- chemical (acute) pulmonary edema (J68.1)
- hypostatic pneumonia (J18.2)
- passive pneumonia (J18.2)
- pulmonary edema due to external agents (J60-J70)
- pulmonary edema with heart disease NOS (I50.1)
- pulmonary edema with heart failure (I50.1)
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
- history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
- occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
- tobacco dependence (F17.-)
- tobacco use (Z72.0)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J81?
ICD-10-CM code J81 represents Pulmonary edema. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is J81 billable?
No. J81 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is J81 in?
J81 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.
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