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J39.0

✓ Billable

Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Also Known As

Peripharyngeal abscess

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with J39.0

  • • peritonsillar abscess (J36)

❌ Excludes1

inherited from J39

Rules from parent category J39: Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

  • • acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • • acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
  • • upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

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Code Information

CodeJ39.0
BillableYes
ParentJ39
CategoryDiseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Excludes14 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)