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J36 Peritonsillar abscess
CategoryCODABLE
J36
Peritonsillar abscess
INCLUDES
abscess of tonsil
peritonsillar cellulitis
quinsy
peritonsillar cellulitis
quinsy
EXCLUDES
Excludes1: acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
CODING RULE
Use additional code: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
- Chapter
- X · Diseases of the respiratory system
- Section
- J30-J39
- Valid from
Source
CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List, edition FY2026.