Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites
In Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06), chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System
2 billable codes under J06: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Acute upper respiratory infections (J00-J06)
These notes sit on J00-J06 and apply to every code under it, including J06.
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)
All codes under J06
J06 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
J06 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
Other codes that refer to J06
Notes on these codes point to 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.
Read more about common cold on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.