Is J02.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. J02.0 (Streptococcal pharyngitis) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

J02.0 ✓ Billable

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Q: What is ICD-10 code J02.0?

ICD-10-CM code J02.0 stands for "Streptococcal pharyngitis". It is a billable code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Respiratory System

Code

J02.0

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code J02.0?

ICD-10-CM code J02.0 represents Streptococcal pharyngitis. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is J02.0 billable?

Yes. J02.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is J02.0 in?

J02.0 belongs to the Diseases of the Respiratory System chapter (J00–J99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the J02 category

J02 Acute pharyngitis Non-billable J02.8 Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms Billable J02.9 Acute pharyngitis, unspecified Billable

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