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J06

Non-billable

Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites

J06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J06.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • •influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
  • •streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J06?
J06 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J06 a billable code?
No — J06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J06.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J06?
J06 has 2 more specific child codes, including J06.0, J06.9.
What is excluded from J06?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1); streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0).

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

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