U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

J36 ICD-10-CM Code: Peritonsillar abscess

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

J36

Peritonsillar abscess

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where J36 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

  3. 3

    Category J36

    Peritonsillar abscess

  4. 4

    Code J36

    Peritonsillar abscess

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for J36.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for J36.

Use additional code

  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
  • chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
  • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
  • tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for J36.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code J36 mean?

J36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Peritonsillar abscess.”

Is J36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J36 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is J36 located in ICD-10-CM?

J36 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39) (J30–J39), under category J36, Peritonsillar abscess.

What coding notes are listed for J36?

No inclusion terms are listed for J36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Excludes1 notes: acute tonsillitis (J03.-); chronic tonsillitis (J35.0); retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0); tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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