J85.3: Abscess of mediastinum
J85.3 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Abscess of mediastinum. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J85.3?
J85.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Abscess of mediastinum. It belongs to category J85 (Abscess of lung and mediastinum).
Is J85.3 a billable code?
Yes. J85.3 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does J85.3 belong to?
J85.3 is part of ICD-10-CM category J85 — Abscess of lung and mediastinum, which has 8 billable codes.
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