J36Peritonsillar abscess

Billable/Specific

Includes

abscess of tonsil
peritonsillar cellulitis
quinsy

Use Additional

code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Type 1 Excludes

acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)