R07.0 – Pain in throat

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R07.0

Code: R07.0 (claims format: R070)
Description: Pain in throat
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R00-R09 Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Parent codes: R07

Notes for R07.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):

chronic sore throat (J31.2)
sore throat (acute) NOS (J02.9)

Excludes2 (not included here):

dysphagia (R13.1-)
pain in neck (M54.2)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R07 – Pain in throat and chest

Excludes1 (not coded here):

epidemic myalgia (B33.0)

Excludes2 (not included here):

jaw pain R68.84
pain in breast (N64.4)

Index terms for R07.0

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

Related codes in R07

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R07.0?

R07.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for pain in throat, in the block R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).

Is R07.0 a billable code?

Yes. R07.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R07.0 belong to?

It belongs to category R07 – Pain in throat and chest.

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.