Peritonsillar abscess

Coding guidance (WHO 2019)

Incl.: Abscess of tonsil Peritonsillar cellulitis Quinsy Use additional code (B95-B98), if desired, to identify infectious agent. Excl.: retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0) tonsillitis: NOS (J03.9) acute (J03.-) chronic (J35.0)