ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for J39.2
Other diseases of pharynx
Coding Notes & Guidelines for J39.2
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
- ulcerative pharyngitis (J02.9)
Inclusion Terms
- Cyst of pharynx
- Edema of pharynx
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code J39.2 (Other diseases of pharynx)
ICD-10-CM code J39.2 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 J39.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about J39.2 - Other diseases of pharynx. 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 pharynx.