J39: Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Codes under J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| J39.0 | Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess | ✓ |
| J39.0 | Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess | ✓ |
| J39.1 | Other abscess of pharynx | ✓ |
| J39.1 | Other abscess of pharynx | ✓ |
| J39.2 | Other diseases of pharynx | ✓ |
| J39.2 | Other diseases of pharynx | ✓ |
| J39.3 | Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified | ✓ |
| J39.3 | Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified | ✓ |
| J39.8 | Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract | ✓ |
| J39.8 | Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract | ✓ |
| J39.9 | Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified | ✓ |
| J39.9 | Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code J39?
J39 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other diseases of upper respiratory tract. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is J39 a billable code?
No — J39 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 J39.0 — Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess). 12 of the 12 codes under J39 are billable.
What codes fall under J39?
J39 includes J39.0, J39.0, J39.1, J39.1, J39.2, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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