Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)

J85Abscess of lung and mediastinum
Use Additional Code: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

J85.0Gangrene and necrosis of lung

J85.1Abscess of lung with pneumonia
Code Also: the type of pneumonia

J85.2Abscess of lung without pneumonia
› Abscess of lung NOS

J85.3Abscess of mediastinum

J86Pyothorax
Use Additional Code: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes 1: abscess of lung (J85.-)
› pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)

J86.0Pyothorax with fistula
› Bronchocutaneous fistula
› Bronchopleural fistula
› Hepatopleural fistula
› Mediastinal fistula
› Pleural fistula
› Thoracic fistula
› Any condition classifiable to J86.9 with fistula
Code Also: , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)

J86.9Pyothorax without fistula
› Abscess of pleura
› Abscess of thorax
› Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
› Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
› Purulent pleurisy
› Pyopneumothorax
› Septic pleurisy
› Seropurulent pleurisy
› Suppurative pleurisy