J92.0
J92.0: Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
J92.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for pleural plaque with presence of asbestos. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
- J61Pneumoconiosis due to asbestos and other mineral fibers
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
J92.0 is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies: 6 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
- A56717Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
- A57205Billing and Coding: Oximetry Services
- A57224Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Alphabetic index entries that lead here
- Plaque›pleural›with asbestos
- Thickening›pleura›with asbestos
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.