ICD-10-CM Book 2025 Edition
 J36 |
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Peritonsillar abscess |
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| Includes |
abscess of tonsil
peritonsillar cellulitis
quinsy
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| UseAdditionalCode |
code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
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| Excludes1 |
acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
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