J39.1 – Other abscess of pharynx

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code J39.1

Code: J39.1 (claims format: J391)
Description: Other abscess of pharynx
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: J30-J39 Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Parent codes: J39

Notes for J39.1

Applicable to:

Cellulitis of pharynx
Nasopharyngeal abscess

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

J39 – Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Excludes1 (not coded here):

acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

Index terms for J39.1

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

Related codes in J39

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39.1?

J39.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other abscess of pharynx, in the block J30-J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract).

Is J39.1 a billable code?

Yes. J39.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does J39.1 belong to?

It belongs to category J39 – Other diseases of upper respiratory tract.

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.