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6. J98.5

J98.5 - Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

• Applicable to Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM J98.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of J98.5 - other international versions of ICD10 J98.5 may differ.
• J98.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• J98.5 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Type 2 Excludes

• abscess of mediastinum (J85.3)

The following codes above J98.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to J98.5:

• Chapter: J00-J99 - Diseases of the respiratory system
• Section: J96-J99 - Other diseases of the respiratory system
• Category: J98 - Other respiratory disorders

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