U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

J02.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Streptococcal pharyngitis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

J02.0

Streptococcal pharyngitis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where J02.0 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)

  3. 3

    Category J02

    Acute pharyngitis

  4. 4

    Code J02.0

    Streptococcal pharyngitis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Septic pharyngitis
  • Streptococcal sore throat

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for J02.0.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J02.0.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for J02.0.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • scarlet fever (A38.-)

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code J02.0 mean?

J02.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Streptococcal pharyngitis.”

Is J02.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J02.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is J02.0 located in ICD-10-CM?

J02.0 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 J02.0?

Its listed inclusion terms are Septic pharyngitis; Streptococcal sore throat. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: scarlet fever (A38.-).

Keep exploring

Related J02 codes

J02.8

Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

J02.9

Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

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