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ICD-10-CM Code for Abscess of lung and mediastinum J85

ICD-10 code J85 for Abscess of lung and mediastinum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Abscess of lung and mediastinum
Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
 
J85 Abscess of lung and mediastinum
Child Code
Gangrene and necrosis of lung
Child Code
Abscess of lung with pneumonia
Child Code
Abscess of lung without pneumonia
Child Code
Abscess of mediastinum

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