Question 1

Is J36 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J36 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for peritonsillar abscess. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J36 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J36 represents Peritonsillar abscess. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J36 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J36 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J36?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J36 is section:J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J36?

Accepted Answer

Code J36 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute tonsillitis (J03.-); chronic tonsillitis (J35.0); retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J36 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with J36?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J36, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J362026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms