J86 PYOTHORAX

Code Information

Diagnosis Code: J86

Short Description: Pyothorax

Long Description: Pyothorax

The code J86 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00–J99)
- Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)
  - Pyothorax (J86)
    - J86 Pyothorax

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM

The code J86 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

Type 1 Excludes Notes:
- abscess of lung (@J85*.-)
- pyothorax due to tuberculosis (@A15.6*)

ICD-10 Code	ICD-10 Description
J86.0	Pyothorax with fistula
J86.9	Pyothorax without fistula

This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023