ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J06.9
Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J06.9
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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J06.9 (Acute upper respiratory infection)
ICD-10-CM code J06.9 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 J06.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J06.9 - Acute upper respiratory infection, 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 upper respiratory infection related to unspecified.