Abscess of upper respiratory tract

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Abscess of upper respiratory tract is defined as abscess formation which occurs from nose to pharynx and larynx. Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose, retropharyngeal, parapharyngeal abscess and other abscess of pharynx are included in this classification.

sections/codes in this section (CA0K-CA0K)

• Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess  (CA0K.0)
• Peritonsillar abscess  (CA0K.1)
• Other specified abscess of upper respiratory tract  (CA0K.Y)
• Abscess of upper respiratory tract, unspecified  (CA0K.Z)

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