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HomeICD-10 CodesJ36
ICD-10-CM
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J36

Classification
Category:Diseases of the respiratory system
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Coding Guidance
{
  "use_additional_code": [
    {
      "code_range": "B95-B97",
      "description": "to identify infectious agent"
    },
    {
      "source": "From J00-J99",
      "details": [
        "code, where applicable, to identify:",
        "exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)",
        "exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81)",
        "history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)",
        "occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)",
        "tobacco dependence (F17.-)",
        "tobacco use (Z72.0)"
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Inclusion Terms
  • abscess of tonsil
  • peritonsillar cellulitis
  • quinsy
Excludes 1
J03
acute tonsillitis
J35.0
chronic tonsillitis
J39.0
retropharyngeal abscess
J03.9
tonsillitis NOS
Excludes 2

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov