ICD-10 J82
Non-Billable HeaderPulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM J82
ICD-10-CM code J82 represents Pulmonary eosinophilia, not elsewhere classified. This is a non-billable header code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J82). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J82 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of J82, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- pulmonary eosinophilia due to aspergillosis (B44.-)
- pulmonary eosinophilia due to drugs (J70.2-J70.4)
- pulmonary eosinophilia due to specified parasitic infection (B50-B83)
- pulmonary eosinophilia due to systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
- pulmonary infiltrate NOS (R91.8)
Medicare LCD Coverage for J82
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J82 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J82.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but J82 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J82
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert J82 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| J82 | 5183 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To J82
Other codes in section J80-J84 (Other respiratory diseases principally affecting the interstitium).
ICD-10 J82, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code J82 billable? +
No, J82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block J82 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for J82? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): pulmonary eosinophilia due to aspergillosis (B44.-); pulmonary eosinophilia due to drugs (J70.2-J70.4); pulmonary eosinophilia due to specified parasitic infection (B50-B83)
What ICD-9 codes does J82 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, J82 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5183. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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