J98.5
Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Approximate Synonyms
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Disorder of mediastinum
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Mediastinal mass
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Mediastinitis
Clinical Information
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An inflammatory process affecting the mediastinum.
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Inflammation of the mediastinum, the area between the pleural sacs.
Details
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J98.5 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J98.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of J98.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 J98.5 may differ.