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J81.1

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Chronic pulmonary edema

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Also Known As

Pulmonary congestion (chronic) (passive)Pulmonary edema NOS

❌ Excludes1

inherited from J81

Rules from parent category J81: Pulmonary edema

  • • 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)

📋 Code Instructions

from 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)

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Code Information

CodeJ81.1
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)