J86 ICD-10-CM Code: Pyothorax
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J86Pyothorax
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J86 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)
- 3
Category J86
Pyothorax
- 4
Code J86
Pyothorax
Codes under J86
J86 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 J86.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J86.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- abscess of lung (J85.-)
- pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J86.
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 J86 mean?
J86 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pyothorax.”
Is J86 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J86 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 J86 located in ICD-10-CM?
J86 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 J86, Pyothorax.
What coding notes are listed for J86?
No inclusion terms are listed for J86 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Excludes1 notes: abscess of lung (J85.-); pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6). No Excludes2 note is listed.