J06
Non-billableAcute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
J06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J06.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- J00-J99
- Subcodes
- 2
- Edition
- FY2026
J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is the common cold? The common cold is a mild infection of your upper respiratory tract (which includes your nose and throat). Colds are probably the most common illness. Adults have an average of 2-3 colds per year, and children have even more. Colds are more common in the winter and spring, but you can get them at any time. What causes the common cold? More than 200 different viruses can cause a cold, but…
Read more about Common Cold at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Amoxicillin›
- Aconitum Nap, Apis Mel, Arnica, Arsenicum Alb, Belladonna, Bellis, Bryonia, Calendula, Chamomilla, Cistus Canadensis, Clematis Erecta, Ferrum Phos, Histaminum, Hypericum, Ignatia, Impatiens Glan Flos, Ornithogalum, Passiflora, Phosphorus, Prunus Cerasifera, Rhus Tox, Sulphur, Symphytum, Vertarum AlbStandardized Insect Venom Allergenic Extract [EPC]›
- Bryonia, Gelsemium Sempervirens, Sambucus Nigra, Sulphur, Zincum Gluconicum›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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