J85 Abscess of lung and mediastinum
ICD-10-CM category J85 sits in Chapter 10 (Diseases of the respiratory system, J00-J99). It contains 4 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Billable codes in J85
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
J85.0 | Gangrene and necrosis of lung |
J85.1 | Abscess of lung with pneumonia |
J85.2 | Abscess of lung without pneumonia |
J85.3 | Abscess of mediastinum |
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