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J39.1

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Other abscess of pharynx

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A pus-filled infection in other areas of the pharynx (throat) that may cause pain, difficulty swallowing, or fever.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from retropharyngeal/parapharyngeal abscess (J39.0) by location documentation
  • •Identify the source of infection (tonsillitis, dental, trauma) for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract└J39.1Other abscess of pharynx
└J39.1Other abscess of pharynx

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