Is J81.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. J81.0 (Acute pulmonary edema) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

J81.0 ✓ Billable

Acute pulmonary edema

Q: What is ICD-10 code J81.0?

ICD-10-CM code J81.0 stands for "Acute pulmonary edema". It is a billable code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System

Code

J81.0

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J81.0?

ICD-10-CM code J81.0 represents Acute pulmonary edema. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is J81.0 billable?

Yes. J81.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is J81.0 in?

J81.0 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the J81 category

J81 Pulmonary edema Non-billable J81.1 Chronic pulmonary edema Billable

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