J36 - Peritonsillar abscess
Includes:
-abscess of tonsil
-peritonsillar cellulitis
-quinsy
Use Additional Code:
-code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
Excludes 1:
-acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
-chronic tonsillitis J35.0)
-retropharyngeal abscess J39.0)
-tonsillitis NOS J03.9-)