ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J35.1
Hypertrophy of tonsils
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J35.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
hypertrophy of tonsils with tonsillitis (J35.0-)
Inclusion Terms
Enlargement of tonsils
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J35.1 (Hypertrophy of tonsils)
ICD-10-CM code J35.1 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 J35.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J35.1 - Hypertrophy of tonsils. 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 Hypertrophy of tonsils.