J06: Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
Codes under J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J06.0 | Acute laryngopharyngitis | ✓ |
| J06.0 | Acute laryngopharyngitis | ✓ |
| J06.9 | Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified | ✓ |
| J06.9 | Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J06?
J06 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. It contains 4 more specific diagnosis codes, 4 of which are billable.
Is J06 a billable code?
No — J06 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 J06.0 — Acute laryngopharyngitis). 4 of the 4 codes under J06 are billable.
What codes fall under J06?
J06 includes J06.0, J06.0, J06.9, J06.9. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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