J06 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J06Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J06 sits
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Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
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Category J06
Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
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Code J06
Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
Codes under J06
J06 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 J06.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J06.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J06.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
- influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
- streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J06.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J06 mean?
J06 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites.”
Is J06 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J06 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 J06 located in ICD-10-CM?
J06 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) (J00–J06), under category J06, Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites.
What coding notes are listed for J06?
No inclusion terms are listed for J06 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1); streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.