J86.9 - Pyothorax without fistula
- Applicable to Pyothorax without fistula
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J86.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of J86.9 - other international versions of ICD10 J86.9 may differ.
- J86.9 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Inclusion Term
- Abscess of pleura
- Abscess of thorax
- Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
- Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
- Purulent pleurisy
- Pyopneumothorax
- Septic pleurisy
- Seropurulent pleurisy
- Suppurative pleurisy
The following codes above J86.9 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J86.9:
Chapter: J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
Section: J85-J86 Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract
Category: J86 Pyothorax
Billable/Specific Code
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