J03.01 – Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J03.01

Code: J03.01 (claims format: J0301)
Description: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
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: J03 › J03.0

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

J03 – Acute tonsillitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute sore throat (J02.-)
hypertrophy of tonsils (J35.1)
peritonsillar abscess (J36)
sore throat NOS (J02.9)
streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)

Block J00-J06

Excludes1 (not coded here):

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)

Index terms for J03.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in J03.0

J03.00 – Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J03.01?

J03.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis, in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).

Is J03.01 a billable code?

Yes. J03.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J03.01 belong to?

It belongs to category J03 – Acute tonsillitis.

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.