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{{DX tag | Respiratory |  | Pleural Effusion | PLEURAL EFFUSION | 2800 | No | 0 |  |  |  | }}''Notes: ''
{{DX tag | Respiratory |  | Pleural Effusion |  
* 2801 {{discussion}} what does "(see 31)" mean as per paper manual?
* 2802 Malignant
* 2803 Transudate
* 2804 Hemorrhagig
* 2805 Exudate
* 2806 2nd to TPN
* 2890 Other| 2800 | No | 0 |  |  |  | }}


*Code only if a '''significant''' problem requiring treatment. It is a common occurrence associated with many conditions.
Code only if a '''significant''' problem requiring treatment. It is a common occurrence associated with many conditions.
 
For 2803 Transudate: Fluid that passes through a membrane (capillary wall) due to imbalance in hydrostatic or osmotic pressure.