J86 PYOTHORAX

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: J86
  • Short Description: Pyothorax
  • Long Description: Pyothorax
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code J86 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

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*)

Similar Codes

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