J39.0 – Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J39.0

Code: J39.0 (claims format: J390)
Description: Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Block: J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Parent codes: J39

Notes for J39.0

Applicable to:

Peripharyngeal abscess

Excludes1 (not coded here):

peritonsillar abscess (J36)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J39 – Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

Index terms for J39.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J39

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39.0?

J39.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J39.0 a billable code?

Yes. J39.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J39.0 belong to?

It belongs to category J39 – Other diseases of upper respiratory tract.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.