ICD-10-CM

J918

Pleural effusion in other conditions classified elsewhere

V44.0 MDC 04

Assigns to MDC 04

One MDC, with the conditional pathways below listed separately.

MDC 04 Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System

Pleural Effusion

186 187 188

MDC 15 Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in Perinatal Period

Prematurity with Major Problems

Applies only for a newborn or neonate (MDC 15 takes precedence by age)

791

MDC 15 Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in Perinatal Period

Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

Applies only for a newborn or neonate (MDC 15 takes precedence by age)

793

Enter J918 as the principal diagnosis to see the DRG and its relative weight.