ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J31.2
Chronic pharyngitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J31.2
Excludes2: Not Included Here
acute pharyngitis (J02.9)
Inclusion Terms
- Chronic sore throat
- Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
- Granular pharyngitis (chronic)
- Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J31.2 (Chronic pharyngitis)
ICD-10-CM code J31.2 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 J31.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J31.2 - Chronic pharyngitis. 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 Chronic pharyngitis.