J93
⚠ Non-billable
Pneumothorax and air leak
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System
Code
J93
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
- congenital or perinatal pneumothorax (P25.1)
- postprocedural air leak (J95.812)
- postprocedural pneumothorax (J95.811)
- traumatic pneumothorax (S27.0)
- tuberculous (current disease) pneumothorax (A15.-)
- pyopneumothorax (J86.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J93?
ICD-10-CM code J93 represents Pneumothorax and air leak. 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 J93 billable?
No. J93 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is J93 in?
J93 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the J93 category
J93.0
Spontaneous tension pneumothorax
Billable
J93.1
Other spontaneous pneumothorax
Non-billable
J93.8
Other pneumothorax and air leak
Non-billable
J93.9
Pneumothorax, unspecified
Billable
J93.11
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Billable
J93.12
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Billable
J93.81
Chronic pneumothorax
Billable
J93.82
Other air leak
Billable
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