What is J02?
acute pharyngitis (J02.-) acute sore throat NOS (J02.9) influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
What is the ICD-10 code for viral pharyngitis?
J02.9
ICD-10-CM Code for Acute pharyngitis, unspecified J02. 9.
What is diagnosis code j06 9?
Acute upper respiratory infection
9 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified.
What does pharyngitis unspecified mean?
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat (also known as the pharynx) often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The main symptom is a sore throat; other symptoms may include fever, cough, congestion, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Theses symptoms can range from mild to severe.
What does pharyngitis mean?
Pharyngitis — commonly known as sore throat — is an inflammation of the pharynx, resulting in a sore throat. Thus, pharyngitis is a symptom, rather than a condition.
What causes pharyngitis?
It is usually caused by viral and/or bacterial infections, such as the common cold and flu (both viral infections) or by infection with the Streptococcus bacterium (strep throat). Pharyngitis can also occur with mononucleosis (aka “mono”), a viral infection.
Can pharyngitis cause shortness of breath?
Common symptoms of pharyngitis Body aches. Coughing up clear, yellow, light brown, or green mucus. Difficulty breathing.
Which is the ICD 10 code for acute pharyngitis?
J02.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Acute pharyngitis, unspecified.
What is the ICD 10 cm diagnosis code j02.9?
Diagnosis Code J02.9. ICD-10: J02.9. Short Description: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified. Long Description: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified. This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code J02.9. Valid for Submission. The code J02.9 is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
When to take antibiotic for acute pharyngitis?
The only situation in which antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent GAS infections is recommended is for individuals with a history of rheumatic fever. Acute pharyngitis is characterized by the rapid onset of sore throat and pharyngeal inflammation (with or without exudate).
Why do I get pharyngitis in the winter?
Acute pharyngitis can be caused by a variety of viral and bacterial pathogens, including group A Streptococcus (GAS), as well as fungal pathogens (Candida). Bacterial pharyngitis is more common in winter (or early spring), while enteroviral infection is more common in the summer and fall.