Is ICD-10-CM code J00-J06 billable?

No, J00-J06 (Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code J00-J06 belong to?

J00-J06 belongs to Chapter 10 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: J00–J99 (Diseases of the Respiratory System).

2027 ICD-10-CM Code J00-J06: Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06) (Non-billable)

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection (J44.0)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers COPD and asthma exacerbations, sequencing of acute respiratory failure, confirmed versus suspected identified influenza, ventilator associated pneumonia, and vaping-related disorders.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] and Asthma (page 56)
Acute Respiratory Failure (page 56)
Influenza due to certain identified influenza viruses (page 57)
Ventilator associated Pneumonia (page 57)
Vaping-related disorders (page 58)

Read Section I.C.10 (page 56)

All codes under J00-J06

J00-J06 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

J00-J06 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

Other codes that refer to J00-J06

Notes on these codes point to J00-J06.

D81.82 Code Also: other acute respiratory tract infections (J00-J06; J20-J22)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

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.