J36
BillablePeritonsillar abscess
J36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peritonsillar abscess. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
Includes
- •abscess of tonsil
- •peritonsillar cellulitis
- •quinsy
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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