J86 Pyothorax

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

Use Additional

code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Type 1 Excludes

abscess of lung (J85.-)
pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)

Codes

J86.0Pyothorax with fistula
J86.9Pyothorax without fistula