ICD-10: J39.0
Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
Clinical Information
Inclusion Terms
- Peripharyngeal abscess
Additional Information
Approximate Synonyms
The ICD-10 code J39.0, which refers to retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess, has several alternative names and related terms. These include:
- Abscess of parapharyngeal
- Abscess of retropharyngeal
- Parapharyngeal abscess
- Retropharyngeal abscess
These synonyms are used interchangeably in medical contexts to describe the same condition, which involves the accumulation of pus in the tissues surrounding the throat, specifically in the retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal spaces [3][5].
Related Information
Approximate Synonyms
- Abscess of parapharyngeal
- Abscess of retropharyngeal
- Parapharyngeal abscess
- Retropharyngeal abscess
Coding Guidelines
Excludes 1
- peritonsillar abscess (J36)
Related Diseases
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