J02.0 – Streptococcal pharyngitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Acute upper respiratory infections
ICD-10-CM code
J02.0
- Code
J02.0(claims format:J020)- Description
- Streptococcal pharyngitis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Block
- J00-J06 Acute upper respiratory infections
- Parent codes
- J02
Notes for J02.0
Applicable to:
- Septic pharyngitis
- Streptococcal sore throat
Excludes2 (not included here):
- scarlet fever (A38.-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
J02 – Acute pharyngitis
Includes:
- acute sore throat
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- chronic pharyngitis (J31.2)
Block J00-J06
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)
Index terms for J02.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in J02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J02.0?
J02.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for streptococcal pharyngitis, in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).
Is J02.0 a billable code?
Yes. J02.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does J02.0 belong to?
It belongs to category J02 – Acute pharyngitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.