J03.80 – Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J03.80
Code
J03.80 (claims format: J0380)
Description
Acute tonsillitis 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
J03 › J03.8

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)

J03.8 – Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • diphtheritic tonsillitis (A36.0)
  • herpesviral pharyngotonsillitis (B00.2)
  • streptococcal tonsillitis (J03.0)
  • tuberculous tonsillitis (A15.8)
  • Vincent's tonsillitis (A69.1)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Block J00-J06

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)

Index terms for J03.80

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

Related codes in J03.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J03.80?

J03.80 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms, in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).

Is J03.80 a billable code?

Yes. J03.80 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J03.80 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.