ICD-10 Code for Hemothorax
Also indexed as (bacterial) (nontuberculous)
The ICD-10-CM code for hemothorax is J94.2 — Hemothorax. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for hemothorax with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Billable
Which hemothorax code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 5 codes under Hemothorax. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
Hemothorax traumatic
| with pneumothorax | S27.2 | Traumatic hemopneumothorax | not billable |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources