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# J03.01 Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

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

**Official ICD-10-CM description:** Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

## Related codes

-   [`J03.00` Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j03.00/)
-   [`J03.80` Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j03.80/)
-   [`J03.81` Acute recurrent tonsillitis due to other specified organisms ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j03.81/)
-   [`J03.90` Acute tonsillitis, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j03.90/)
-   [`J03.91` Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/j03.91/)

## Common questions

### Is J03.01 a billable code?

Yes. J03.01 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

J03 Acute tonsillitis

Chapter

Diseases of the respiratory system

Billable

Yes

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