Question 1

Is J35 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, J35 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 J35 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J35 represents Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids. 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 J35 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J35 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 J35?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J35 is section:J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is J35 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J35 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J35 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J35?