ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for staphylococcal pleurisy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pleurisy (acute) (adhesive) (chronic) (costal) (diaphragmatic) (double) (dry) (fibrinous) (fibrous) (interlobar) (latent) (plastic) (primary) (residual) (sicca) (sterile) (subacute) (unresolved) › staphylococcal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding staphylococcal pleurisy
The ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcal pleurisy is J86.9 (Pyothorax without fistula).
Within J86, choose J86.9 (without fistula) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: with fistula (J86.0).
Use an additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
As a secondary diagnosis it is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the highest-paying "with MCC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about staphylococcal pleurisy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcal pleurisy?
- J86.9 — Pyothorax without fistula.
Is J86.9 billable?
- Yes. J86.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can J86.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict J86.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is J86.9 a CC or MCC?
- J86.9 is an MCC (major complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.