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J39

Non-billable

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other diseases of upper respiratory tract. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J39.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • •acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
  • •upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39?
J39 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other diseases of upper respiratory tract". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J39 a billable code?
No — J39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J39.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J39?
J39 has 6 more specific child codes, including J39.0, J39.1, J39.2.
What is excluded from J39?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9); upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2).

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

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