ICD Code J81-

ICD code J81- is pulmonary edema, which refers to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs not caused by heart failure.

1. Presence of acute onset respiratory distress

2. Evidence of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the alveoli (pulmonary edema)

3. Symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and hypoxemia

4. Clinical findings of crackles or rales on lung auscultation

5. Radiographic evidence of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates

6. Absence of clinical signs of left-sided heart failure as the primary cause

7. Associated findings may include cough with frothy sputum and cyanosis

8. History of risk factors such as sepsis, trauma, or aspiration may be present

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code J81- include:

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

- 31500 (Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure)

- 94002–94004 (Ventilation management)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood)

- 71045–71048 (Chest X-ray)

- 92950 (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR)

- 94660 (Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation, CPAP)

- 94662 (Continuous negative pressure ventilation)

- 94060 (Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry)

- 96372 (Therapeutic injection, subcutaneous or intramuscular)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered and clinical scenario associated with ICD code J81-.

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