ICD-10-CM Code for Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess J39.0

ICD-10 code J39.0 for Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
Peripharyngeal abscess
Excludes1: peritonsillar abscess (J36)

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Excludes1: 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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