Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM J06 is the diagnosis code for Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. This code falls under the section "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 — 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 J06. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where J06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, J06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
J06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
J06 is located in Section J00-J06 — "Acute upper respiratory infections" within Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
J06 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: J06.0, J06.9.
Use J06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites" 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 upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites is J06.
No, J06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
J06 is in Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for J06 include: acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1); streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0).
Yes, J06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.