Pleural Effusion

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Respiratory Problems (old)
Type:	Category: Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Pleural Effusion
Sub Diagnosis:	2801 BLANK- not used - this code was mapped to infection code # 31-00--TOstryzniuk 16:43, 14 June 2011 (CDT) 2802 Malignant 2803 Transudate 2804 Hemorrhagic 2805 Exudate 2806 2nd to TPN 2890 Other
Diagnosis Code:	2800
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	Currently used

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.