J39.0

Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

Billable Chapter 10

Code Information

ICD-10-CM CodeJ39.0
Short DescriptionRetropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
Long DescriptionRetropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
BillableYes
Parent CodeJ39
Hierarchy Depth1

About J39.0

J39.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code representing retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal 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.