ICD-10-CM Section · J85-J86

Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract

8 codes in this section

8
Total Codes
6
Billable
2
Header (Non-Billable)
2
Top-Level Codes

About Section J85-J86

Section J85-J86 (J85-J86) covers suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract. It sits within the Diseases of the respiratory system chapter (J00-J99). This section contains 8 ICD-10-CM codes, 6 billable diagnoses you can submit on a claim, and 2 non-billable header codes used to organize the hierarchy.

Codes are organized below by 3-character root. Click the root to see all subcodes underneath it, or click any individual code for full coverage data, payer policies, and linked CPT procedures.

Codes in J85-J86

Grouped by 3-character root code. Click any code for full detail.

J85 Abscess of lung and mediastinum
4 subcodes
J85.0 Gangrene and necrosis of lung Billable
J85.1 Abscess of lung with pneumonia Billable
J85.2 Abscess of lung without pneumonia Billable
J85.3 Abscess of mediastinum Billable
J86 Pyothorax
2 subcodes
J86.0 Pyothorax with fistula Billable
J86.9 Pyothorax without fistula Billable

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