ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J39
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
- acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
- upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
peritonsillar abscess (J36)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- hypersensitivity reaction of upper respiratory tract, such as:
- extrinsic allergic alveolitis (J67.9)
- pneumoconiosis (J60-J67.9)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
- ulcerative pharyngitis (J02.9)
Inclusion Terms
Peripharyngeal abscess
Inclusion Terms
- Cellulitis of pharynx
- Nasopharyngeal abscess
Inclusion Terms
- Cyst of pharynx
- Edema of pharynx
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for J39):
J39.0 - Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess
J39.1 - Other abscess of pharynx
J39.2 - Other diseases of pharynx
J39.3 - Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified
J39.8 - Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
J39.9 - Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract)
ICD-10-CM code J39 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 J39 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J39 - Other diseases of upper respiratory tract. 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 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract.