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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 J94.9

Billable / Specific

Pleural condition, unspecified

J94
Block
0
Synonyms
86
LCDs
6
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM J94.9

ICD-10-CM code J94.9 represents Pleural condition, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Respiratory System chapter (block J94). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM J94.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for J94.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list J94.9 as a covered diagnosis.

86 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 86 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94660 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94726 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94664 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94772 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94642 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0238 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94668 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94060 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Article ID: 56717, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 816 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94640 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing J94.9.

6 policies

1 Cigna

Plasma Brain Natriuretic Peptide in the Outpatient Setting - (0028)
Policy ID: MM_0028

4 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
Policy ID: ART-56580
Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Policy ID: ART-56717
Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services
Policy ID: ART-57205
Billing and Coding: Monitored Anesthesia Care
Policy ID: ART-57361

1 Aetna

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cardiovascular System - Cardiac MRI
Policy ID: CPB-0520

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with J94.9

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for J94.9

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 J94.9 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
J94.9 5110 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 J94.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code J94.9 billable? +

Yes, J94.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What ICD-9 codes does J94.9 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, J94.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5110. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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