Pyothorax - J86

 Use Additional

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

 Type 1 Excludes

• abscess of lung (J85.-)
• pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)

 Codes

• J86.0 - Pyothorax with fistula
• J86.9 - Pyothorax without fistula