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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Common Cold

ICD-10 Coding for Common Cold

J00

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for common cold includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acute Nasopharyngitis
Viral Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Rhinitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Common Cold

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Common Cold

Use ICD-10 code J00 for acute nasopharyngitis (common cold), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)

Billable Code
J00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms consistent with viral infection without high fever.
coding:
  • • Avoid using with J02.9 due to Excludes1 note.
documentation:
  • • Document absence of high fever and negative rapid strep test.

Applicable To

  • • Common cold

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute nasopharyngitis' or 'common cold' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J06.9

Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Use when symptoms are non-specific and do not clearly indicate a common cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a common cold?

The ICD-10 code for a common cold is J00, which stands for acute nasopharyngitis.

Can J00 be used with J02.9?

No, J00 and J02.9 cannot be used together due to Excludes1 notes. Clarify the diagnosis if both are documented.

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