ICD-10-CM J35.03: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis

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About ICD-10-CM Code J35.03 (Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis)

ICD-10-CM code J35.03 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 J35.03 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about J35.03 - Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis. 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 tonsillitis and adenoiditis.