J81.0

✓ Billable

Acute pulmonary edema

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Also Known As

Acute edema of lung

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

J81

• chemical (acute) pulmonary edema (J68.1)
• hypostatic pneumonia (J18.2)
• passive pneumonia (J18.2)
• pulmonary edema due to external agents (J60-J70)
• pulmonary edema with heart disease NOS (I50.1)
• pulmonary edema with heart failure (I50.1)

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inherited

J81

• code to identify:
• exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
• history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
• occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
• tobacco dependence (F17.-)
• tobacco use (Z72.0)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code J81.0 represents acute pulmonary edema. This code falls under the Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that J81.0 has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code J81.0?

ICD-10-CM code J81.0 is "Acute pulmonary edema". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99).

Is J81.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, J81.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with J81.0?

J81.0 has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in J81

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

J81.1Chronic pulmonary edema

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Code Information

CodeJ81.0

BillableYes

ParentJ81

CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Excludes16 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)