icd-10-cm code for pleural plaque

What is the ICD 10 code for pleural plaque without asbestos?

Pleural plaque without asbestos. J92.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM J92.9 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J92.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 J92.9 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for pleural effusion?

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J94.8 Other specified pleural conditions 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code J94.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for pleural adhesions?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to J94.8: Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) K66.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K66.0 Calcification pleura J94.8 postinfectional J94.8 Congestion, congestive pleural J94.8 Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) pleura J94.8

What are the other specified conditions of pleural disease?

Other specified pleural conditions 1 Asbestos pleurisy 2 Calcification of pleura 3 Hydropneumothorax 4 Hydrothorax 5 Pleural disease due to asbestos

What is pleural plaque?

Pleural plaques are the most common sign of past exposure to asbestos. They are areas of slight fibrous thickening on the pleura – the lining of the lungs and rib cage. The disease usually develops 20 to 30 years after exposure to, and the inhalation of, asbestos dust and fibres.

Is pleural plaques the same as asbestosis?

But there is no scientific evidence that having pleural plaques increases the risk any further. So, if you've been exposed to asbestos you should not worry if you're told you have pleural plaques. Pleural plaques aren't the same as asbestosis and they aren't a form of cancer.

What is the ICD-10 code for pleural thickening?

J94. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J94.

Is pleural thickening the same as pleural plaques?

Pleural plaques are usually “focal” in nature – they only form in small, singular areas, unlike pleural thickening which is more widespread. It only takes minimal exposure to asbestos dust and fibres to cause pleural plaques to develop.

Can you claim for pleural plaques?

This decision was made by the House of Lords, now known as the Supreme Court of Justice. Although pleural plaques indicate exposure to asbestos, there are no symptoms. Because of this, the courts do not recognise it as an injury or disability for which compensation is payable.

What are calcified pleural plaques in the lungs?

Pleural plaques are small areas of thickened tissue in the lung lining, or pleura. They typically develop 20 – 30 years after prolonged asbestos exposure. Pleural plaques are usually benign and do not require treatment. Patients with pleural plaques can live for many years without any serious health problems.

What is pleural Nodularity?

Pleural nodules and masses can be divided into tumoral lesions and tumorlike conditions. True tumoral lesions are classified as metastatic or primary, the latter of which can be malignant or benign. The most common pleural tumor is metastatic cancer, and the most common primary pleural tumor is mesothelioma [2], [3].

What is pleural thickening in the lungs?

Pleural thickening refers to a thickening of the lining of the lungs, the pleura, which is a thin layer of membrane that covers the inside of the rib-cage as well as the outside of the lungs. Diffuse pleural thickening (DPT) is diagnosed when the pleura thickens to the extent that it causes breathlessness.

What is the ICD-10 code for pleural effusion?

ICD-10 Code for Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere- J91. 8- Codify by AAPC.

What is plural plague?

1 plague /ˈpleɪg/ noun. plural plagues.

What is asbestos related pleural disease?

Asbestosis is a slowly progressive fibrotic lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. Other lung manifestations of asbestos exposure include pleural abnormalities (pleural effusions, plaques, and diffuse thickening) and chest malignancies (bronchogenic carcinoma and mesothelioma).

Coding Notes for J92 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'J92 - Pleural plaque'

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