ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J86
Pyothorax
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J86
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- abscess of lung (J85.-)
- pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Inclusion Terms
- Bronchocutaneous fistula
- Bronchopleural fistula
- Hepatopleural fistula
- Mediastinal fistula
- Pleural fistula
- Thoracic fistula
- Any condition classifiable to J86.9 with fistula
Inclusion Terms
- Abscess of pleura
- Abscess of thorax
- Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
- Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
- Purulent pleurisy
- Pyopneumothorax
- Septic pleurisy
- Seropurulent pleurisy
- Suppurative pleurisy
Code Also
, if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J86):
About ICD-10-CM Code J86 (Pyothorax)
ICD-10-CM code J86 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J86 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J86 - Pyothorax. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pyothorax.