ICD-10-CM J02 is the diagnosis code for Acute pharyngitis. This code falls under the section "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 â Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as J02. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in J02. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where J02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J02 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute pharyngitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J02 is located in Section J00-J06 â "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J02 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J02.0, J02.8, J02.9.
Use J02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute pharyngitis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute pharyngitis is J02.
No, J02 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J02 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J02 include: acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0); peritonsillar abscess (J36); pharyngeal abscess (J39.1) and more.
Yes, J02 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.