J06.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J06.9Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J06.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
- 3
Category J06
Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
- 4
Code J06.9
Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Upper respiratory disease, acute
- Upper respiratory infection NOS
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J06.9.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent, if known, such as:
- respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (B97.4)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J06.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J06.9.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J06.9 mean?
J06.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified.”
Is J06.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J06.9 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 J06.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
J06.9 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 J06.9?
Its listed inclusion terms are Upper respiratory disease, acute; Upper respiratory infection NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent, if known, such as:; respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (B97.4). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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