Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites (J06) ICD-10-CM
The J06 code range covers acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the J06 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the J06 Code Range
The ICD-10 code J06 covers acute upper respiratory infections that affect multiple or unspecified sites, including specific conditions like J06.0 for acute laryngopharyngitis and J06.9 for unspecified acute upper respiratory infections. These codes are used to classify sudden infections of the upper respiratory tract when the exact site or cause is not clearly identified.
This section includes J06.0, which refers to pharyngolaryngitis or acute inflammation of the larynx and pharynx, helping coders capture cases of throat and voice box infection. The broader J06.9 code applies to acute upper respiratory infections without a specific site or cause, capturing common terms like acute respiratory disease, viral or bacterial upper respiratory infections, and even infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Including synonyms like viral respiratory infection, upper respiratory infection, and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection in this explanation assists healthcare professionals in selecting J06.9 when the diagnosis is less specific or uncertain. This makes these codes especially useful for documenting and billing respiratory infections that don't fit clearly into other, more specific categories.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J06 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J06 range classify?
The range classifies acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
