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J36Peritonsillar abscess

ICD-10-CM billable/specific code — part of Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

Code Details

BillableYes
ChapterChapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
SectionOther diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

Coding Notes

Includes

  • abscess of tonsil
  • peritonsillar cellulitis
  • quinsy

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
  • chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
  • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
  • tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)

Use Additional Code

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