Question 1

Is J00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, J00 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code J00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code J00 represents Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]. 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 J00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code J00 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 J00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for J00 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 J00?

Accepted Answer

Code J00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: acute pharyngitis (J02.-); acute sore throat NOS (J02.9); influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with J00 as they represent different diagnoses.

J002026

Excludes17Not coded together

Excludes215Not included here

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Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is J00 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code J00 mean?

When was ICD-10 code J00 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code J00?

What conditions are excluded from J00?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code J00?

How common is hospitalization for J00?