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J85 - Abscess of lung and mediastinum


The ICD 10 Code for Abscess of lung and mediastinum is listed as J85.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: J85
Description: Abscess of lung and mediastinum
  • Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent
Chapter Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of J85:
J85.0 - Gangrene and necrosis of lung
J85.1 - Abscess of lung with pneumonia
J85.2 - Abscess of lung without pneumonia
J85.3 - Abscess of mediastinum