J85Non-billable (header)

Abscess of lung and mediastinum

Related Codes· Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)

J86Pyothorax

Sub-codes of J85(4)

J85 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

J85.0Gangrene and necrosis of lung✓ BillableJ85.1Abscess of lung with pneumonia✓ BillableJ85.2Abscess of lung without pneumonia✓ BillableJ85.3Abscess of mediastinum✓ Billable

Notes

  • ℹcode (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Code Hierarchy

┌10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)├J85-J86Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)├J85Abscess of lung and mediastinum
└J85Abscess of lung and mediastinum

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