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BillableAcute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
J02.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (also called the voice box). The technical name for the throat is pharynx. You can have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include: Allergies Mononucleosis Smoking Strep throat Tonsillitis Treatment depends on the cause. Sucking on lozenges, drinking lots of liquids,…
Read more about Sore Throat at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Azithromycin›
- Cefuroxime›
- CefdinirCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Cefadroxil›
- Cefixime›
- Cefpodoxime›
- CefprozilCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- ClarithromycinMacrolide Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Cefaclor›
- Silver Nitrate Applicators›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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