ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J81.1
Chronic pulmonary edema
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J81.1
Inclusion Terms
- Pulmonary congestion (chronic) (passive)
- Pulmonary edema NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J81.1 (Chronic pulmonary edema)
ICD-10-CM code J81.1 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 J81.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J81.1 - Chronic 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 Chronic pulmonary edema.