ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J02.9
Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J02.9
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
Inclusion Terms
- Gangrenous pharyngitis (acute)
- Infective pharyngitis (acute) NOS
- Pharyngitis (acute) NOS
- Sore throat (acute) NOS
- Suppurative pharyngitis (acute)
- Ulcerative pharyngitis (acute)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J02.9 (Acute pharyngitis)
ICD-10-CM code J02.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM J02.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J02.9 - Acute pharyngitis, unspecified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute pharyngitis related to unspecified.