J06 – Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code J06
Code
J06 (claims format: J06)
Description
Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
Short description
Acute upper resp infections of multiple and unsp sites
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under J06

J06 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for J06

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations (J09.X2, J10.1, J11.1)
  • streptococcal pharyngitis (J02.0)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block J00-J06

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J06?

J06 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites, in the block J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections).

Is J06 a billable code?

No. J06 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.