J02.8 – Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Acute upper respiratory infections

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J02.8
Code
J02.8 (claims format: J028)
Description
Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
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 J02.8

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute pharyngitis due to coxsackie virus (B08.5)
  • acute pharyngitis due to gonococcus (A54.5)
  • acute pharyngitis due to herpes [simplex] virus (B00.2)
  • acute pharyngitis due to infectious mononucleosis (B27.-)
  • enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis (B08.5)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent

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):
  • acute laryngopharyngitis (J06.0)
  • peritonsillar abscess (J36)
  • pharyngeal abscess (J39.1)
  • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
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 J02.8

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 J02.8?

J02.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms, in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).

Is J02.8 a billable code?

Yes. J02.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J02.8 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.