J39.0
BillableRetropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
J39.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
Includes
- •Peripharyngeal abscess
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •peritonsillar abscess (J36)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code J39.0?
- J39.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
- Is J39.0 a billable code?
- Yes — J39.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from J39.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): peritonsillar abscess (J36).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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