ICD-10 Code for Cold

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for cold is J00 – Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (6 codes, 4 billable).

Main code: J00 – Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Cold

with influenza, flu, or grippe – see Influenza, with, respiratory manifestations NEC
agglutinin disease or hemoglobinuria (chronic) – D59.12
bronchial – see Bronchitis
chest – see Bronchitis
common (head) – J00
effects of – T69.9 (header)
- specified effect NEC – T69.8 (header)
excessive, effects of – T69.9 (header)
- specified effect NEC – T69.8 (header)
exhaustion from – T69.8 (header)
exposure to – T69.9 (header)
- specified effect NEC – T69.8 (header)
head – J00
injury syndrome (newborn) – P80.0
on lung – see Bronchitis
rose – J30.1
sensitivity, auto-immune – D59.12
symptoms – J00
virus – J00

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.