J85.2
Billable codeAbscess of lung without pneumonia
The ICD-10 code for abscess of lung without pneumonia is J85.2.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Abscess of lung NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- J85.0Gangrene and necrosis of lung
- J85.1Abscess of lung with pneumonia
- J85.3Abscess of mediastinum
- J85.2Abscess of lung without pneumonia
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5130Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
J85.2 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.