Is J93.8 a billable code?
No. J93.8 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
J93.8: Other pneumothorax and air leak
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
J93.8 groups related diagnoses under other pneumothorax and air leak. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under J93.8
Other codes in J93 Pneumothorax and air leak
J93.8 questions
What does J93.8 mean?
J93.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other pneumothorax and air leak. It is in chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.