J39.1
BillableOther abscess of pharynx
Other abscess of pharynx
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cellulitis of pharynx
- Nasopharyngeal abscess
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(31)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Cellulitis pharyngeal
- Cellulitis of pharynx
- Abscess of nasopharynx (disorder)
- Tornwaldt's disease
- Abscess of pharynx
- Cellulitis of nasopharynx
- Abscess of nasopharynx
- Pharyngeal bursitis
- Tornwaldt's bursitis
- Cellulitis of pharynx (disorder)
- Pharyngeal cellulitis
- Cellulitis of parapharyngeal space
- Nasopharyngeal abscess
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other abscess of pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for other abscess of pharynx is J39.1. The full clinical description is "Other abscess of pharynx". J39.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code J39.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J39.1 represents “Other abscess of pharynx”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is J39.1 a billable code?
Yes, J39.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is J39.1 in?
J39.1 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J39.1?
J39.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9); upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2).
Are additional codes required with J39.1?
Yes, when using J39.1, 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).
What SNOMED CT codes does J39.1 map to?
J39.1 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 45629003, 59707005, 13177009, 109362006, 23166004, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for J39.1?
J39.1 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0264278, C0264290, C0348691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J39.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other abscess of pharynx 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 J39.1?
J39.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: CA0K.0 (Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess).
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