J86 – Pyothorax
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Additional
code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Type 1 Excludes
abscess of lung (J85.-)
pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| J00-J99 | Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) |
| J85-J86 | Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86) |
| J86 |
Pyothorax
Use Additional
code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Type 1 Excludes
abscess of lung (J85.-)
pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
|
| J86.0 | Pyothorax with fistula |
| J86.9 | Pyothorax without fistula |