Use Additional
- code (B95-B97 ) to identify infectious agent.
Type 1 Excludes
- acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
- chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
- retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
- tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
Includes
- abscess of tonsil
- peritonsillar cellulitis
- quinsy
Clinical Information
- An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the palatine tonsil and its capsule.
Codes
- J36 Peritonsillar abscess