J36

Peritonsillar abscess

Billable Chapter 10

Code Information

ICD-10-CM CodeJ36

Short DescriptionPeritonsillar abscess

Long DescriptionPeritonsillar abscess

BillableYes

ChapterChapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system

Hierarchy Depth0

About J36

J36 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code representing peritonsillar abscess.

ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) is the official system for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures in the United States. This code is billable and can be used on medical claims.