J03.9 Non-Billable Code
Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Chapter Classification
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
Section Detail
J00-J06
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of J03.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
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