Current
J90 — Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Part of Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system , block Other diseases of the pleura (J90-J94) .
Official Notes
Inclusion Terms
Encysted pleurisy
Inclusion Terms
Pleural effusion NOS
Inclusion Terms
Pleurisy with effusion (exudative) (serous)
Excludes1
chylous (pleural) effusion ( J94.0 )
Excludes1
malignant pleural effusion ( J91.0 ))
Excludes1
pleurisy NOS ( R09.1 )
Excludes1
tuberculous pleural effusion ( A15.6 )
Child Codes
J90 has no child codes in the FY 2027 release -- it is used on its own.
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite J90.
FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS