ICD-11 classes
12 Diseases of the respiratory system
Upper respiratory tract disorders
CA0K — Abscess of upper respiratory tract

ICD-11 CA0K — Abscess of upper respiratory tract

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.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

Diagnosis with code CA0K contains 4 clarifying diagnoses:

1. CA0K.0 — Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess
2. CA0K.1 — Peritonsillar abscess
3. CA0K.Y — Other specified abscess of upper respiratory tract
4. CA0K.Z — Abscess of upper respiratory tract, unspecified