Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86) ICD-10-CM
The J85–J86 section covers suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 6 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 2 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 2 ranges · 8 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| J85 | Abscess of lung and mediastinum (J85) | 5 | 4 |
| J86 | Pyothorax (J86) | 3 | 2 |
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About the J85–J86 Code Range
These conditions involve lung tissue death, abscesses in the lung or central chest, and inflammation with pus in the space around a lung.
J85 separates lung tissue death from abscesses. Its abscess codes distinguish the lung from the central chest and whether pneumonia accompanies a lung abscess. J86 describes inflammation with pus in the space around a lung, also called empyema. It separates cases with and without a fistula, an abnormal connection.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the J85-J86 range?
The J85-J86 range contains 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 6 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does J85-J86 cover?
The range covers suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
