J86.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Pyothorax without fistula
J86.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Pyothorax without fistula” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
J86.9Pyothorax without fistula
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J86.9 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 J86.9
Pyothorax without fistula
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Abscess of pleura
- Abscess of thorax
- Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)
- Fibrinopurulent pleurisy
- Purulent pleurisy
- Pyopneumothorax
- Septic pleurisy
- Seropurulent pleurisy
- Suppurative pleurisy
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J86.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J86.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J86.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J86.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J86.9 mean?
J86.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pyothorax without fistula.”
Is J86.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J86.9 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 J86.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
J86.9 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 J86.9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Abscess of pleura; Abscess of thorax; Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura); Fibrinopurulent pleurisy; Purulent pleurisy; Pyopneumothorax; Septic pleurisy; Seropurulent pleurisy; Suppurative pleurisy. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.