Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids (J35) ICD-10-CM
The J35 code range covers chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the J35 Range 10 codes · 8 billable
- J35 Chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoidsNon-billable
- J35.0 Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditisNon-billable
- J35.01 Chronic tonsillitis
- J35.02 Chronic adenoiditis
- J35.03 Chronic tonsillitis and adenoiditis
- J35.1 Hypertrophy of tonsils
- J35.2 Hypertrophy of adenoids
- J35.3 Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
- J35.8 Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
- J35.9 Chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids, unspecified
About the J35 Code Range
Long-lasting diseases of the tonsils and adenoids include enlargement of either or both.
J35.0 separates chronic disease of the tonsils (J35.01), adenoids (J35.02), or both (J35.03). For enlargement, J35.1 identifies the tonsils, J35.2 the adenoids, and J35.3 both. J35.8 identifies other chronic diseases, while J35.9 identifies an unspecified chronic disease.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the J35 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the J35 range classify?
The range classifies chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
