J98.51

Billable

ChapterJ00–J99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Mediastinitis

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).

Instructional Notes

Code First

underlying condition, if applicable, such as postoperative mediastinitis (T81.-)

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

J96-J99Other diseases of the respiratory system (J96-J99)

J98Other respiratory disorders

J98.5Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

J98.51MediastinitisBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J98.51:

subcategoryJ98.5

Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

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categoryJ98

Other respiratory disorders

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chapterCH10

Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

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Code History

FY 2016: This code replaced J98.5 (Diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 177

Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC

DRG 178

Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC

DRG 179

Respiratory Infections and Inflammations without CC/MCC

DRG 791

Prematurity with Major Problems

DRG 793

Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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