J35.9

Billable
ChapterJ00–J99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified

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

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Disease (chronic) of tonsils and adenoids NOS
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH10Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99)
J30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract (J30-J39)
J35Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
J35.9Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to J35.9:

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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