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J86 - Pyothorax


The ICD 10 Code for Pyothorax is listed as J86.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: J86
Description: Pyothorax
  • Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent
  • Excludes1: abscess of lung (J85.-)
  • pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
Chapter Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of J86:
J86.0 - Pyothorax with fistula
J86.9 - Pyothorax without fistula