J35.03 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
J35.03Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where J35.03 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
Subcategory J35.0
Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
- 5
Code J35.03
Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for J35.03.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for J35.03.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for J35.03.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for J35.03.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for J35.03.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code J35.03 mean?
J35.03 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis.”
Is J35.03 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, J35.03 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 J35.03 located in ICD-10-CM?
J35.03 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 and subcategory J35.0, Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis.
What coding notes are listed for J35.03?
No inclusion terms are listed for J35.03 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related J35.0 codes
Ready to transform your clinical documentation?
Join Vero and see how effortless documentation can be.
No credit card required
Cancel anytime