J86
Non-billablePyothorax
Pyothorax
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code, where applicable, to identify:
- •exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ77.22
- •exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal periodP96.81
- •history of tobacco dependenceZ87.891
- •occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smokeZ57.31
- •tobacco dependenceF17
- •tobacco useZ72.0
- •code to identify infectious agent.B95-B97
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)
UMLS
- Abscess of pleural cavityC0014013
- Abscess of pleural cavity (disorder)C0014013
- Empyema of pleuraC0014013
- Empyema of pleura (disorder)C0014013
- Empyema thoracisC0014013
- Empyema, PleuralC0014013
- Empyema, ThoracicC0014013
- Empyemas, PleuralC0014013
- Empyemas, ThoracicC0014013
- Pleural EmpyemaC0014013
- Pleural EmpyemasC0014013
- Pleural cavity abscessC0014013
- Pleural empyemaC0014013
- Pulmonary EmpyemaC0014013
- Pulmonary empyemaC0014013
- Purulent pleurisyC0014013
- PyothoraxC0014013
- Suppurative pleurisyC0014013
- Thoracic EmpyemaC0014013
- Thoracic EmpyemasC0014013
- chest empyemaC0014013
- empyema chestC0014013
- empyema of lungC0014013
- empyema pleuraC0014013
- empyema pleuralC0014013
- lung empyemaC0014013
- pleural empyemaC0014013
- pulmonary empyemaC0014013
- pyothoraxC0014013
- thoracic empyemaC0014013
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pyothorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for pyothorax is J86. The full clinical description is "Pyothorax". J86 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J86 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J86 represents “Pyothorax”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J86 a billable code?
No, J86 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under J86.
What chapter is J86 in?
J86 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J86?
J86 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abscess of lung (J85.-); pyothorax due to tuberculosis (A15.6).
What are the subcategories under J86?
J86 has 2 child codes, including: J86.0 (Pyothorax with fistula), J86.9 (Pyothorax without fistula).
Are additional codes required with J86?
Yes, when using J86, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0); code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for J86?
J86 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0014013. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J86 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pyothorax affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J86?
J86 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA44 (Pyothorax).
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