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MS-DRG 187

PLEURAL EFFUSION WITH CC

MDC: 04 — Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System

Pleural Effusion consist of:

  • DRG 186 - PLEURAL EFFUSION WITH MCC
  • DRG 187 - PLEURAL EFFUSION WITH CC
  • DRG 188 - PLEURAL EFFUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC
  • CC = Complication or Comorbidity
  • MCC = Major Complication or Comorbidity

Pleural Effusion

Principal Diagnosis - Pdx

  • J90 Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
  • J91.8 Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere
  • J94.0 Chylous effusion
  • J94.2 Hemothorax
  • J94.8 Other specified pleural conditions

Operating / Non-Operating Room Procedures

There are no procedure / surgical codes for MS-DRG 187