J98.11
BillableAtelectasis
J98.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for Atelectasis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA collapsed lung happens when air enters the pleural space, the area between the lung and the chest wall. If it is a total collapse, it is called pneumothorax. If only part of the lung is affected, it is called atelectasis. Causes of a collapsed lung include: Lung diseases such as pneumonia or lung cancer Being on a breathing machine Surgery on the chest or abdomen A blocked airway If only a small area of the lung…
Read more about Collapsed Lung at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •newborn atelectasis
- •tuberculous atelectasis (current disease) (A15)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- XenonInhalation Diagnostic Agent [EPC]›
- Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m-labeled Carbon Inhalation Aerosol›
- Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m PentetateLead Chelator [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J98.11?
- J98.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Atelectasis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J98.11 a billable code?
- Yes — J98.11 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J98.11?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): newborn atelectasis; tuberculous atelectasis (current disease) (A15).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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