ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J81
Pulmonary edema
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- 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)
Inclusion Terms
Acute edema of lung
Inclusion Terms
- Pulmonary congestion (chronic) (passive)
- Pulmonary edema NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J81):
About ICD-10-CM Code J81 (Pulmonary edema)
ICD-10-CM code J81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J81 - Pulmonary edema. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pulmonary edema.