ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J35.9
Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J35.9
Disease (chronic) of tonsils and adenoids NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J35.9 (Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids)
ICD-10-CM code J35.9 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 J35.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J35.9 - Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, 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 Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids related to unspecified.