Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for pharyngitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pharyngitis
Use ICD-10 code J02.0 for streptococcal pharyngitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for streptococcal pharyngitis is J02.0, used when the infection is confirmed by laboratory tests.
Use J02.9 for acute pharyngitis when the specific organism causing the infection is not identified.