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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Throat Irritation

ICD-10 Coding for Throat Irritation

R07.0
J02.0
J02.9

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

Also Known as:
Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Throat Irritation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Throat Irritation

Use ICD-10 code R07.0 for pain in throat, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pain in throat

Billable Code
R07.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Throat pain without fever or exudate

Applicable To

  • • Throat pain without specific diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-acute nature.

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Billable Code
J02.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Positive RADT or culture for Group A Streptococcus
  • • Presence of Centor criteria

Applicable To

  • • Strep throat

Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

Billable Code
J02.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Acute onset of symptoms without confirmed pathogen

Applicable To

  • • Acute sore throat
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.0

Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for throat irritation?

The ICD-10 code for non-acute throat irritation is R07.0, while acute sore throat is coded as J02.9.

When should J02.0 be used?

J02.0 should be used for streptococcal pharyngitis confirmed by a positive RADT or culture.

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