J92

Non-billable

Pleural plaque

J92 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pleural plaque. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J92.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your pleura is a large, thin sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of your lungs and lines the inside of your chest cavity. Between the layers of the pleura is a very thin space. Normally it's filled with a small amount of fluid. The fluid helps the two layers of the pleura glide smoothly past each other as your lungs breathe air in and out. Disorders of the pleura include: Pleurisy - inflammation of the…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • pleural thickening

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J92?
J92 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pleural plaque". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J92 a billable code?
No — J92 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J92.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J92?
J92 has 2 more specific child codes, including J92.0, J92.9.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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