J85.2
Abscess of lung without pneumonia
Applicable To
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Abscess of lung NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Abscess of lung
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Lung abscess
Clinical Information
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A bacterial, fungal or parasitic abscess that develops in the lung parenchyma. Causes include aspiration pneumonia, necrotizing pneumonia, necrotizing malignant tumors, and wegener’s granulomatosis.
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Solitary or multiple collections of pus within the lung parenchyma as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.
Details
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J85.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J85.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J85.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 J85.2 may differ.