ICD-10-CM Book 2025 Edition

Chapters  /  Chapter 10  /  J85-J86  /  J86
J86 Pyothorax
UseAdditionalCode code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1 abscess of lung (J85.-)
pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
J86.0 Pyothorax with fistula
Bronchocutaneous fistula
Bronchopleural fistula
Hepatopleural fistula
Mediastinal fistula
Pleural fistula
Thoracic fistula
Any condition classifiable to J86.9 with fistula
CodeAlso , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)
J86.9 Pyothorax without fistula
Abscess of pleura
Abscess of thorax
Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
Purulent pleurisy
Pyopneumothorax
Septic pleurisy
Seropurulent pleurisy
Suppurative pleurisy