ICD-10-CM J06: Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for J06

Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites

Coding Notes & Guidelines for J06

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
  • streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0)
Use Additional Code
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent, if known, such as:
  • respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (B97.4)
Inclusion Terms
  • Upper respiratory disease, acute
  • Upper respiratory infection NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J06):

About ICD-10-CM Code J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites)

ICD-10-CM code J06 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 J06 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J06 - Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. 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 upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites.