J02 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute pharyngitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J02Acute pharyngitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J02 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
- 3
Category J02
Acute pharyngitis
- 4
Code J02
Acute pharyngitis
Codes under J02
J02 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J02.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J02.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J02.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0)
- peritonsillar abscess (J36)
- pharyngeal abscess (J39.1)
- retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J02 mean?
J02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute pharyngitis.”
Is J02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J02 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is J02 located in ICD-10-CM?
J02 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) (J00–J06), under category J02, Acute pharyngitis.
What coding notes are listed for J02?
No inclusion terms are listed for J02 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0); peritonsillar abscess (J36); pharyngeal abscess (J39.1); retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0). Excludes2 notes: chronic pharyngitis (J31.2).