Question 1

Is J03 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J03 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J03 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J03 represents Acute tonsillitis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code J03 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J03 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J03?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J03 is section:J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from J03?

Accepted Answer

Code J03 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute sore throat (J02.-); hypertrophy of tonsils (J35.1); peritonsillar abscess (J36) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J03 as they represent different diagnoses.

J032026

Excludes16Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Use Additional Code7Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Is J03 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J03 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J03 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J03?

What conditions are excluded from J03?