ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Pleuralgia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pleuralgia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Pleuralgia
The ICD-10-CM code for Pleuralgia is R07.81 (Pleurodynia).
Within R07.8 (other chest pain), R07.81 is specifically for pleurodynia. Related codes cover intercostal pain (R07.82) and other chest pain (R07.89).
Don't report R07.81 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: epidemic pleurodynia (B33.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R07.81)
- epidemic pleurodynia (B33.0)
Common questions about Pleuralgia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Pleuralgia?
- R07.81 — Pleurodynia.
Is R07.81 billable?
- Yes. R07.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R07.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R07.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R07.81 a CC or MCC?
- No. R07.81 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.