U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

J35

Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids

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

Classification

Where J35 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 10

    Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)

  3. 3

    Category J35

    Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids

  4. 4

    Code J35

    Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids

More specific choices

Codes under J35

J35 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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