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

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 4

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.

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