Category J03
Non-Billable Category
FY2027 Dataset
J03: Acute tonsillitis
Parent Chapter: Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system
Notice on Coding Specificity: Category J03 is a 3-character heading and cannot be reported directly on healthcare claims. You must assign one of the specific child codes listed below.
Specific Child Codes in Category J03
| Code | Official Descriptor | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| J03.00 | Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03.01 | Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03.80 | Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03.81 | Acute recurrent tonsillitis due to other specified organisms | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03.90 | Acute tonsillitis, unspecified | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03.91 | Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified | Billable Code | View Code |
| J03 | Acute tonsillitis | Non-Billable | View Code |
| J03.0 | Streptococcal tonsillitis | Non-Billable | View Code |
| J03.8 | Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms | Non-Billable | View Code |
| J03.9 | Acute tonsillitis, unspecified | Non-Billable | View Code |