Abscess of lung and mediastinum (J85) ICD-10-CM
The J85 code range covers abscess of lung and mediastinum with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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Codes in the J85 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the J85 Code Range
These codes describe abscesses in the lung or mediastinum, along with lung gangrene and necrosis, which mean dead lung tissue.
J85.0 identifies lung gangrene and necrosis. Lung abscesses split by whether pneumonia is present: J85.1 includes pneumonia, while J85.2 does not. J85.3 identifies an abscess of the mediastinum.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J85 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J85 range classify?
The range classifies abscess of lung and mediastinum. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
