J98.5 - Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
- Applicable to Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J98.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of J98.5 - other international versions of ICD10 J98.5 may differ.
- J98.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- J98.5 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- J98.5 - Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
- J98.5 - Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
- J98.51 - Mediastinitis
- J98.59 - Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Type 2 Excludes
- abscess of mediastinum (J85.3)
The following codes above J98.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J98.5:
Chapter: J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
Section: J96-J99 Other diseases of the respiratory system
Category: J98 Other respiratory disorders
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
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