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ICD-10-CM Code for Abscess of mediastinum J85.3

ICD-10 code J85.3 for Abscess of mediastinum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the respiratory system .

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Abscess of mediastinum

J85

Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

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