J02: Acute pharyngitis
Codes under J02 (Acute pharyngitis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J02.0 | Streptococcal pharyngitis | ✓ |
| J02.0 | Streptococcal pharyngitis | ✓ |
| J02.8 | Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms | ✓ |
| J02.8 | Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms | ✓ |
| J02.9 | Acute pharyngitis, unspecified | ✓ |
| J02.9 | Acute pharyngitis, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J02?
J02 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acute pharyngitis. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is J02 a billable code?
No — J02 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example J02.0 — Streptococcal pharyngitis). 6 of the 6 codes under J02 are billable.
What codes fall under J02?
J02 includes J02.0, J02.0, J02.8, J02.8, J02.9, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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