J35 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
J35Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where J35 sits
- 1
Chapter 10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
- 3
Category J35
Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
- 4
Code J35
Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
Codes under J35
J35 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 J35.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J35.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J35.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J35.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J35.
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 J35 mean?
J35 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids.”
Is J35 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. J35 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 J35 located in ICD-10-CM?
J35 is listed in Chapter 10, Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99), within Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39) (J30–J39), under category J35, Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids.
What coding notes are listed for J35?
No inclusion terms are listed for J35 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.