J02

Acute pharyngitis

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0)
  • peritonsillar abscess (J36)
  • pharyngeal abscess (J39.1)
  • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)