Pleural Effusion

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Pleura, metastatic malignancy to it (also code primary site)

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Respiratory (old)
Type:	Medical Problem
Main Diagnosis:	Pleural Effusion
Sub Diagnosis:	PLEURAL EFFUSION
Diagnosis Code:	2800
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
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Notes:

• Code only if a significant problem requiring treatment. It is a common occurrence associated with many conditions.