J03.90

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ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J00-J06Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
J03Acute tonsillitis
J03.9Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
J03.90Acute tonsillitis, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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subcategoryJ03.9
Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
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categoryJ03
Acute tonsillitis
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blockJ00-J06
Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
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chapterCH10
Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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