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J98.5 Non-Billable Code

Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

Effective From: 10/01/2016
Effective To: 09/30/2016
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This Code Has Been Retired

Code J98.5 is no longer valid for claims submission as of 09/30/2016.

Chapter Classification

Chapter 10 Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

Section Detail

J96-J99 Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of J98.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes2
  • abscess of mediastinum (J85.3)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • J98.51 - Mediastinitis Billable
  • J98.59 - Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified Billable

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