All ICD10 Codes

J31.2

Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic pharyngitis

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

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Chronic sore throat
  • Atrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
  • Granular pharyngitis (chronic)
  • Hypertrophic pharyngitis (chronic)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • acute pharyngitis (J02.9)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
J31Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
J31.2Chronic pharyngitisBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J31.2:

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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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