Acute eosinophilic pneumonia
ICD-10 J82.82 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute eosinophilic pneumonia.
Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) is a rare respiratory condition characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils in the lung interstitium and alveoli, leading to inflammation and respiratory distress. Clinically, patients present with symptoms such as acute onset of dyspnea, cough, fever, and sometimes chest pain. The condition can be triggered by various factors, including drug reactions, infections, and environmental exposures. Anatomically, AEP primarily affects the lungs, where eosinophilic infiltration disrupts normal gas exchange, resulting in hypoxemia. Disease progression can vary; some patients may recover rapidly with appropriate treatment, while others may experience severe respiratory failure requiring hospitalization. Diagnostic considerations include imaging studies such as chest X-rays or CT scans, which may show bilateral infiltrates, and bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage to confirm eosinophilic predominance. A thorough patient history is essential to identify potential triggers and differentiate AEP from other forms of pneumonia and lung diseases.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
J82.82 specifically covers acute eosinophilic pneumonia, which is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration in the lungs. It is important to differentiate this from other eosinophilic lung diseases and various forms of pneumonia.
J82.82 should be used when the patient presents with acute symptoms and diagnostic findings consistent with eosinophilic pneumonia, particularly when other pneumonia types have been ruled out.
Documentation should include clinical findings of eosinophilia, imaging results indicating lung involvement, and any relevant patient history that may suggest triggers for the acute eosinophilic response.
