J36 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Peritonsillar abscess for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for J36 ICD 10 code
- abscess of tonsil
- peritonsillar cellulitis
- quinsy
Use additional:
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Type 1 excludes for J36 ICD 10 code
- acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
- chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
- retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
- tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
Terms applicables to J36 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to J36 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
J36 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about J36 ICD 10 code
An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others. Treatments include drainage and antibiotics.
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