ICD-10 Code J92.0 – Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J92.0 – Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
What it is
J92.0 identifies pleural plaques caused by asbestos exposure. These are localized areas of thickening on the pleura, often found incidentally on imaging.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients are often asymptomatic, but imaging may show pleural thickening or calcified plaques consistent with prior asbestos exposure.
When to use this code
Use J92.0 when the provider documents pleural plaque and specifies asbestos as the cause. Code it for confirmed asbestos-related pleural plaques, even if the patient has no respiratory symptoms. Check documentation for any additional asbestos-related conditions that may also need coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pleural effusion, diffuse pleural thickening, or asbestos exposure without documented pleural plaque. If the record does not clearly link the plaque to asbestos, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the pleural plaque diagnosis and the asbestos etiology in the provider note before assigning J92.0.