J85 ICD-10-CM Code: Abscess of lung and mediastinum
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J85Abscess of lung and mediastinum
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J85 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)
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Category J85
Abscess of lung and mediastinum
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Code J85
Abscess of lung and mediastinum
Codes under J85
J85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J85.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J85.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J85 mean?
J85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abscess of lung and mediastinum.”
Is J85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J85 located in ICD-10-CM?
J85 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86) (J85–J86), under category J85, Abscess of lung and mediastinum.
What coding notes are listed for J85?
No inclusion terms are listed for J85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.