Category: J36 - Peritonsillar abscess

 Chapter Notes

 J36

Peritonsillar abscess

abscess of tonsil

peritonsillar cellulitis

quinsy

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

acute tonsillitis (J03.-)

chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)

retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)

tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)