J86

Classification

Category:Diseases of the respiratory system

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Coding Guidance

J86 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Excludes 1

Excludes 2

Use Additional Code

B95-B97

code to identify infectious agent

Z77.22

code, where applicable, to identify exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

P96.81

code, where applicable, to identify exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period

Z87.891

code, where applicable, to identify history of tobacco dependence

Z57.31

code, where applicable, to identify occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

F17

code, where applicable, to identify tobacco dependence

Z72.0

code, where applicable, to identify tobacco use

More Specific Codes

J86.0

Pyothorax with fistula

J86.9

Pyothorax without fistula

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov