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J39

Non-billable

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

J39 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other diseases of upper respiratory tract. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as J39.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
J00-J99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe. The most common problem with the bronchi is bronchitis, an inflammation of the tubes. It can be acute or chronic . Other problems include: Bronchiectasis - a condition in which damage to the airways causes them…

Read more about Bronchial Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •acute respiratory infection NOS (J22)
  • •acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9)
  • •upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J39?
J39 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other diseases of upper respiratory tract". It falls under J00-J99 Diseases of the respiratory system.
Is J39 a billable code?
No — J39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as J39.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of J39?
J39 has 6 more specific child codes, including J39.0, J39.1, J39.2.
What is excluded from J39?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute respiratory infection NOS (J22); acute upper respiratory infection (J06.9); upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors (J68.2).

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

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