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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

J06.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute upper respiratory tract infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
Common Cold
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Use ICD-10 code J06.9 for acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Billable Code
J06.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of URI symptoms without specific site identification
coding:
  • • No confirmed influenza or pneumonia
documentation:
  • • Negative findings for bacterial infections

Applicable To

  • • Common cold
  • • Acute nasopharyngitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the acute nature and lack of specific site or organism identification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B97.89

Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when a specific viral agent is identified as the cause of the URI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute upper respiratory tract infection?

The ICD-10 code for an acute upper respiratory tract infection, unspecified, is J06.9. It is used when the specific site or organism is not identified.

When should J06.9 be used?

Use J06.9 for acute upper respiratory infections when the specific site or organism is not identified, and other conditions like influenza are ruled out.

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