Emergency: 119
AMDA-IMIC

J85 Abscess of lung and mediastinum

Category / Non-billable header 4 subcodes

Block: Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)

Use Additional Code

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

Subcodes

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Code Description Billable
J85..0 Gangrene and necrosis of lung Yes
J85..1 Abscess of lung with pneumonia Yes
J85..2 Abscess of lung without pneumonia Yes
J85..3 Abscess of mediastinum Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026