J02.0

Billable

Streptococcal pharyngitis

J02.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Streptococcal pharyngitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
J00-J99
Parent
J02
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (also called the voice box). The technical name for the throat is pharynx. You can have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include: Allergies Mononucleosis Smoking Strep throat Tonsillitis Treatment depends on the cause. Sucking on lozenges, drinking lots of liquids,…

Read more about Sore Throat at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Septic pharyngitis
  • Streptococcal sore throat

Excludes2 — not included here

  • scarlet fever (A38.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J02.0?
J02.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Streptococcal pharyngitis". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J02.0 a billable code?
Yes — J02.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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