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peritonsillar abscess

Medical Definition

An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the palatine tonsil and its capsule.

Wikipedia Summary

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice...
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
J36Peritonsillar abscess
Additional Codes (1)Type 1 Excludes (4)

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