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J02

Non-billable

Acute pharyngitis

J02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pharyngitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J02.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • •acute sore throat

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0)
  • •peritonsillar abscess (J36)
  • •pharyngeal abscess (J39.1)
  • •retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J02?
J02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute pharyngitis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J02 a billable code?
No — J02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J02.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J02?
J02 has 3 more specific child codes, including J02.0, J02.8, J02.9.
What is excluded from J02?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0); peritonsillar abscess (J36); pharyngeal abscess (J39.1); retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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