2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J39

ICD-10-CM J39
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

J39 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other diseases of upper respiratory tract, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as J39.0, J39.1, J39.2, and J39.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J39
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
Chapter
J30-J39
Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
CategoryJ39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
This CodeJ39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

Specific Coding for Other diseases of upper respiratory tractOverview

Non-specific codes like J39 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use J39.0 for Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess

  • Use J39.1 for Other abscess of pharynx

  • Use J39.2 for Other diseases of pharynx

  • Use J39.3 for Upper respiratory tract hypersensitivity reaction, site unspecified

  • Use J39.8 for Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

  • Use J39.9 for Disease of upper respiratory tract, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • acute respiratory infection NOS J22
  • acute upper respiratory infection J06.9
  • upper respiratory inflammation due to chemicals, gases, fumes or vapors J68.2

Patient EducationClinical

Bronchial Disorders

When you breathe in, the air travels down through your trachea (windpipe). It then goes through two tubes to your lungs. These tubes are your bronchi. Bronchial disorders can make it hard for you to breathe.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About J39Overview

Is J39 (Other diseases of upper respiratory tract) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other diseases of upper respiratory tract, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other diseases of upper respiratory tract need a more specific code from this category, such as J39.0, J39.1, and J39.2.