Pleurisy with effusion, with mention of a bacterial cause other than tuberculosis

This code signifies inflammation of the pleura (the lining around the lungs) accompanied by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, specifically when a bacterial infection, excluding tuberculosis, is identified as the underlying cause. It indicates a non-tuberculous bacterial pleurisy with effusion.

Use this code when documentation clearly states pleurisy with effusion and explicitly identifies a bacterial etiology other than tuberculosis. This often follows laboratory confirmation of bacterial infection from pleural fluid analysis or blood cultures, or strong clinical suspicion supported by antibiotic treatment.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "bacterial" and explicitly rules out tuberculosis.
• Do not use if the cause of the effusion is unknown, viral, or due to malignancy.
• Consider an additional code for the specific bacterial organism if identified and clinically relevant.