J36 Billable Code
Peritonsillar abscess
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Section Detail
J30-J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
includes
- abscess of tonsil
- peritonsillar cellulitis
- quinsy
excludes1
- acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
- chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
- retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
- tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
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- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
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