ICD-10: J36
Peritonsillar abscess
Clinical Information
Includes
- quinsy
- peritonsillar cellulitis
- abscess of tonsil
Coding Guidelines
Use Additional Code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes 1
- chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
- retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
- tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
- acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
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