Pneumothorax

Definition

Pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that separates the lung from the chest wall, and that may interfere with normal breathing.

Exclusions

• Traumatic pneumothorax (NB32.0)
• pneumothorax: tuberculous (confirmed) (1B10.0)
• pneumothorax: tuberculous (not confirmed) (1B10.1)
• pyopneumothorax (CA44)

4 subordinate codes

• CB21.0Spontaneous tension pneumothorax
• CB21.1Other spontaneous pneumothorax
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Pleural, diaphragm or mediastinal disorders

• CB20Pleural plaque
• CB22Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
• CB23Disorders of diaphragm
• CB24Chylous effusion
• CB25Fibrothorax
• CB26Haemothorax
• CB27Pleural effusion
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system