Question 1

Is J85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J85 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J85 represents Abscess of lung and mediastinum. 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 J85 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J85 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 J85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J85 is section:J85-J86 (Suppurative and necrotic conditions of the lower respiratory tract (J85-J86)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with J85?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding J85, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

J852026

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code8Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Is J85 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J85 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J85 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J85?

Should I use additional codes with J85?