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
Program:
Status:


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