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# J02.9 Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

## Related codes

-   [`J02.0` Streptococcal pharyngitis ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j02.0/)
-   [`J02.8` Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j02.8/)

## Common questions

### Is J02.9 a billable code?

Yes. J02.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

J02 Acute pharyngitis

Chapter

Diseases of the respiratory system

Billable

Yes

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