J06.9

Billable

Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

J06.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J06
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Includes

  • Upper respiratory disease, acute
  • Upper respiratory infection NOS

Use additional code

  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent, if known, such as:
  • respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (B97.4)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J06.9?
J06.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J06.9 a billable code?
Yes — J06.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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