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J86.9

Pyothorax without fistula

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Code Hierarchy

J86J86.9

Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system

Section: J85-J86 - Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

Abscess of pleura
Abscess of thorax
Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
Purulent pleurisy
Pyopneumothorax
Septic pleurisy
Seropurulent pleurisy
Suppurative pleurisy

Related Codes

Pyothorax with fistula

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